Describe a typical Grade 4 center petit allegro phrase, including at least two jump types and their timing.

Describe a typical Grade 4 center petit allegro phrase, including at least two jump types and their timing.

• A. A quick sequence such as an assemble from fifth to fifth, followed by a jeté or petit changement with precise landings; rhythm is even, with clear accents on beats and controlled recoil.
• B. A slow développé to second position, then a hop.
• C. A pivot turn with no jumps.
• D. A grand tour jeté followed by a double pirouette.

Answer: (A)

Grade 4 center petit allegro is about quick, light jumps performed in place or with very short travel, kept in the center of the stage, and shown with accurate timing, clean landings, and controlled recoil. The best description shows a fast sequence of jumps, not a slow showcase, and includes more than one jump type to demonstrate variety and musical precision.

This option describes a brief, brisk sequence starting with an assemble from fifth to fifth, then moving into another jump such as a jeté or petit changement, with precise landings and an even rhythm and clear beat accents. That combination—two or more jump types, fast tempo, exact landings, and attention to timing and recoil—is exactly what Grade 4 petit allegro center work emphasizes: short, purposeful jumps performed cleanly, within one place or a small area, with musicality and control.

The other descriptions don’t fit as well. A slow developed movement into second position with a single hop lacks the quick, repeated jumps and the necessary cadence. A pivot turn with no jumps omits the core element of petit allegro. A grand tour jeté followed by a double pirouette involves larger leaps and more advanced turning, which goes beyond the typical Grade 4 petit allegro material.