Name two pointe-centered exercises that might appear in Grade 4 and their aims.

Name two pointe-centered exercises that might appear in Grade 4 and their aims.

• A. Relevé en pointe, enchainement sur pointe; aims: strengthen ankles, improve balance, deepen turnout, and refine line.
• B. Piqué turns and pirouettes; aims: increase spotting.
• C. Grand battement and frappé; aims: leg extension.
• D. Positions and port de bras; aims: align the torso.

Answer: (A)

This question is about identifying moves that are centered on working at the pointe and understanding what Grade 4 Cecchetti aims to develop through those exercises. The best pairing is rising onto pointe with control and a linked sequence performed on pointe. Relevé en pointe trains you to rise directly into full pointe with correct alignment, building essential ankle strength, balance, and the ability to hold a stable position. Enchaînement sur pointe uses a connected series of steps executed on pointe, which reinforces precise placement, clean lines, and smooth transitions between positions while maintaining turnout and core control. Together, these two exercises focus on the core demand of pointe work at this level: solid balance, strong ankles, and refined line when dancing on pointe.

Other options describe movements whose primary aims aren’t about pointe-specific balance and alignment. Turns like piqué turns and pirouettes emphasize rotation and spotting; grand battement and frappé are about large leg extensions at the barre rather than working on pointe stability; and positions with port de bras concentrate on arm and torso alignment rather than on pointe technique.