Two common centre exercises that might appear in Grade 2?

• A. Adagio balance and simple centre combinations combining turns and port de bras.
• B. Grand plié in second position.
• C. Fouettés en tournant.
• D. Grand jeté en avant.

Answer: (A)

In Grade 2, centre work focuses on balance, control, and coordinating turns with arm movements away from the barre. The two common centre exercises are adagio balance and simple centre combinations that combine turns with port de bras. Adagio balance builds a steady, aligned pose on one leg, refining lasting balance and clean line. The simple centre combinations let you practice turning and moving the arms together in short, controlled phrases, showing you can keep turnout, alignment, and core control while changing position or tempo.

The other options aren’t typical Grade 2 centre material. A grand plié in second position is a barre-focused movement used to train depth and alignment, not a centre exercise. Fouettés en tournant are advanced turning phrases that appear in higher grades, and a grand jeté en avant is a large leap more suited to higher levels or performance work.