What are the 5 Classifications of Ballet Jumps

Jacklyn Dougherty

Ballet what are the 5 Classifications of Jumps?

1) both feet to both feet (changement, temps levé sauté)

2) both feet to one foot (e.g. sissonne, odd-numbered entrechat)

3) one foot to both feet (e.g., assemblé)

4) one foot to the same foot (e.g., temps levé)

5) one foot to the other foot (e.g., jetés)

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