What You'll Learn
- Proper landing mechanics using the hips to protect the knees during sautés.
- Techniques for isolating upper body momentum in turning échappé.
- Executing sharp body direction changes in fouetté and failli combinations.
- Improving the height and alignment of sauté arabesque and sissonne.
About This Video
Elevate your jumping technique with this focused 10-minute petite allegro session from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who want to improve their speed, precision, and coordination, this class transitions quickly from a foundational warm-up into complex combinations featuring fouetté, sauté arabesque, and sissonne. We begin by establishing a strong foundation in our sautés.
You will learn how to use the backs of the hips to pull the knees back upon landing, a crucial technique for maintaining 'happy knees' and preventing the body from caving forward during rapid jumps. The class then moves into turning échappé work. Here, the focus is on upper body momentum; you will learn how to keep the lower body still while utilizing the torso to drive the rotation.
This isolation is key to executing sharp, professional-looking jumps. As we progress into the petite allegro combination, we tackle the challenge of body direction changes. You will practice the fouetté and failli transition, learning to whip the upper body with the same intensity as the legs to create a seamless flow of movement.
We also dive into the mechanics of the sauté arabesque, emphasizing a flat upper body and the importance of glissade and assemblé alignment. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a better understanding of how to manage your center of gravity during quick directional shifts and how to generate power from a deep plié. Whether you are looking to sharpen your footwork for center work or simply want a quick, high-energy jumping routine, this class provides the technical cues necessary to take your allegro to the next level.
