Allegro in middle classes: Modern look and traditional approach

Abstract

The article analyzes one of the most important components of the lesson of classical dance – allegro. The author concentrates on the specifics of study of jumps in the middle classes of professional ballet school, using her private teacher’s experience and basing on the methodic literature. In the article attention is paid to such an element as plié and significance of its proper execution for pushing and landing. The author also speaks of how exactly the jumps should be taught in the third-fourth grades, and what the tutor should emphasize during training. Also the article tells about the omnitude of allegro teaching, that allegro must be taught the same way in ladies and boys class.