Wondrous Wednesday Dragonfly
In a low jeté that is traveling forward, there is a specific
quality of movement that is necessary. Often these types of jetés are preceded
by a balloné or a ballotté (see Ballet
Secret # 15z), and are usually part of a medium petit allegro combination.
It is easy to bog down during these combinations, and as we
all know, there is no drooping or dropping in ballet. To prevent a sluggish
jeté, picture how a dragonfly darts across a stream to avoid any predator frogs
that might be lurking. That’s the way the jeté should move: quickly forward,
and horizontally across the floor.
Another image that works is that of a hummingbird. If you’ve
ever watched a hummingbird you know they move in a similar fashion –especially
if one is being chased away from a feeder by another, rival hummingbird.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #15aa:
“A low jeté involving an extended leg devant should dart forward
like a dragonfly.”
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