by Madeline Schrock | Apr 23, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Technique
A well-executed petit allégro combination—full of intricate jumps, crisp transitions and swift directional changes—is a thing of beauty. Ideally, you’re able to sail through a sequence without going the wrong way or getting your legs tangled. But that’s...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 27, 2017 | Technique, Training
Nothing’s more impressive than a fluttery entrechat six. Here, School of American Ballet’s Suki Schorer gives her tips for perfecting this tricky jump. 1. Your Power Is In the Plié One of the most common problems Suki Schorer sees is dancers taking too...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Mar 21, 2017 | Company Life
Everyone wants more air-time. Whether you’re going for explosive jetés or crisp battu (or both!) there are specific ways to train. We break it down below: First, read Amy’s extensive breakdown on how to improve your petit allégro. Some of her tips, like...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 28, 2016 | Ask Amy, Technique, Training
I can’t seem to get off the ground in petit allégro. Help! —Sara Developing ballon begins with basic technique: correct alignment throughout the body, strong core and leg muscles, a deep plié, and proper articulation of the feet during push-...