Describe two typical petit allegro actions that a Grade 2 student might be asked to perform.

• A. Small assemble and simple changement with controlled landings; emphasis on lightness and precision.
• B. Grand jeté and développé in seconde.
• C. Fouetté en tournant and grand battement.
• D. Sissonne ferme and back attitude.

Answer: (A)

Petit allegro in Grade 2 centers on building light, quick jumps with precise landings. Two typical actions you’d expect to work on are a petite assemble and a simple changement. The petite assemble is a small jump where the working foot brushes into the air and the feet come together before landing on both feet, showcasing lightness and a clean, controlled finish. The simple changement is a small leap that switches the position of the feet in the air, landing on the opposite foot with the same light, focused landings. These two moves embody the Grade 2 level: compact amplitude, quick tempo, and careful, well-placed landings. The other options involve bigger leaps or more advanced techniques that aren’t characteristic of Grade 2 petit allegro.