Petite Allegro: Saute & Changement

Petite Allegro - small jumps

Saute = Small simple jumps (not too high)

Example exercise:-
Commencing 1st position, enface.
(Arm bras bas)
1-4 4x saute in 1st position
5-8 Straighten legs (arms demi bras)
& Demi plie

1-4 4x saute in 1st position
5-8 Straighten legs (arms demi bras)

Tips: Always start with a demi-plie, push away from floor, using the floor momentum, let your feet leave the ground. Straighten your knees and point your feet in the air! =)

Repeating 4 sets of this exercise, increase your stamina and endurance.=)

Changements = Changing your feet during the jump

Example exercise:-
Commencing 3rd position, right foot devant, enface.
(Arm bras bas)
1-4 4x changement in 3rd position with change feet.
5-8 Straighten legs (arms demi bras)
& Demi plie

1-4 4x changement in 3rd position with change feet
5-8 Straighten legs (arms demi bras)

Enjoy your Petite Allegro!