5 Classes of Jumps

Sissonne

A ballet jump from both feet onto one foot in a scissor like jump.

Jete'

A jump from one foot to the other. One leg seems to be "thrown" in the direction of the movement; similar to a leap.

 

 

Saute

 

Literally a Jump. Jumping with both feet and landing back onto both feet.

 

 



 

 

Assemble' 

 

A jump from one foot to both feet. It starts off in 5th position in a plie. Tandu to the side while pushing off the floor, pointing toes and landing with both feet touching the ground at the same time, ending in a plie.

 

 

Temps Leve'



Very basic and simple jump from one foot onto the same foot while the other foot raised.