What You'll Learn
- The technical mechanics of Glissade, Assemblé, and Changement
- How to maintain turnout and hip alignment during rapid jumps
- Techniques for layering port de bras into jump combinations
- Adjusting timing and connections across slow, medium, and fast tempos
- Using the glutes and core to find power and stability in petite allegro
About This Video
Welcome to a focused petite allegro training session with Broche Ballet. This tutorial is designed to help you master one of the most fundamental yet challenging aspects of center work: the petite allegro. We break down a classic combination involving the Glissade, Assemblé, and Changement, practicing it across slow, medium, and fast tempos to build both technical precision and cardiovascular stamina.
In ballet, the petite allegro requires quick footwork and a sharp mind. We begin by focusing on the technical foundations of each step. For the Glissade, we emphasize keeping the leg straight and thinking 'away' rather than 'up' to maintain a low, skimming profile.
You will learn to engage your glutes for power while keeping your hips forward and knees back. Maintaining turnout during jumps is essential; while it may be less extreme than at the barre, it is vital for preventing the feet from slipping into parallel. As we progress into the Assemblé, the instructor provides specific cues on closing the right leg in front and ensuring the weight is centered.
Beyond just the footwork, this class covers the integration of port de bras. Layering the arms into a quick jump combination often feels like the most difficult part, but with our guidance on elbow placement and core engagement, you will find a more cohesive and fluid movement quality. By practicing at different speeds, you will learn how the connections between steps change as the tempo increases, preparing you for any choreography.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your petite allegro technique and bring more sparkle to your jumps.
