DreamingDancer13 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Petit Allegro is really not my forte. Actually I am miserable at it! I am quite tall and struggle to move fast and with springing jumps. Don't even get me started on beats! Lately my teachers have been pointing out that I never get my heels down in my jumps and/or just before I releve my heel pops off the gournd a little. I have tried to focus on these aspects, but I can't tell if I am doing it correctly. Its just so hard for me to get my heels down or get deep into my plie. Any recommendations for fixing my jumping issues? I also have very good range of turnout, but I stuggle to hold it in jumps... Thank you so much for any imput or advice. I really want to improve my petit allego because it can be so fun and I know that being tall is no excuse! Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Getting the heels down is vitally important. Here's where some solo practice on your own time can come in handy. "Save" some combinations from classes, and do them at a speed where you are sure that the heels are going down and staying down. Learn how that feels and how to get there. Use the mirror for a visual reference. Increase the tempo until you are hitting proper demi-plié every time, all the time. It's tricky, but I'm sure that you can do it. Link to comment
DreamingDancer13 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thank you so much! I will start working on it today! Practice, practice, and more practice! Link to comment
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