Revise and Revitalise Allegro (online)

Sunday 7 June 2026

9:30am – 1:00pm (NZST)

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Events Course Revise and Revitalise Allegro (online)

Booking Deadline:

Monday 1 June 2026

Event Date:

Sunday 7 June 2026

Event Time:

9:30am – 1:00pm (NZST)

Country:

Location:

Online (NZ)

Available Online?

Yes

Who’s it for?

This course is open to all ballet teachers

Fee:

Members $95 | $110
Non Members $130 | $145

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This 3- 1/2 hour webinar aims to revisit vocabulary of various levels. This would include aspects of petit allegro, allegro, grand allegro and batterie. There will be discussion on analysis, and identification of significant progression where appropriate. 

A discussion on how to train the step or use of preparation movements, which might focus on use of space, change of alignment, turning and varying levels of elevation. An emphasis on precision of the movement, use of weight, anticipation, correct timing, dynamics and coordinated port de bras are all part of the course.

Aims

The aims of this activity are to:

  • Explore in-depth, allegro steps that feature through the RAD levels through practical tasks and discussion, and
  • Revitalise understanding of allegro vocabulary and heighten motivation through interactive sharing of ideas.
Learning Outcomes

On completion of the activity, you will have:

  • Revised analysis and recognised progression from a selection of allegro steps from the RAD syllabi,
  • Be more aware of how anticipation, use of space and weight placement, coordination of port de bras, timing and dynamics can improve the precision required of allegro, and
  • Be revitalised in the approach to teaching allegro steps from the RAD syllabi.
Recommended Preparation:
  1. Some prior reflection and identification of steps that teachers are unsure of or wish to question. 
  1. Take Sissonnes fermés & ouvertes p.94 FCBT progression – sissonne changée p.93-94 Prog, Sissonne battue p.95 Prog., Sissonne doublée p. 95-96 Prog. Sissonne en tournant p.97 Prog. Sissonne ouverte changée en tournant in attitude p.97 Prog. 

Consider the: a. Preparation b. The posture at the height of the action c. The landing   d. The anticipation of port de bras e. The variations of the step f. Use of space/alignment/turning  

  1. Have available and or revise the allegro section of: 

Ryman, Ronda. The Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique. Royal Academy of Dance. Revised ed. 2013.  

Ryman, Rhonda. The Progressions of Classical Ballet Technique. Royal Academy of Dance. 2002. 

Resources:

You will require the following resources:

  • A computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, a camera, microphone and speakers

This is a practical course, please ensure you have space to move and have your camera turned on to actively participate.

CPD Hours

4 CPD Hours

Tutor/s

Sue Nicholls

Platform

This is an online only course

This activity will be hosted on Zoom. You will be sent details of how to join the activity within five working days prior to the start date. This workshop will not be recorded.

Fees

Fees – Early Bird (available until 1 June 2026)

Early Bird Member – $95

Early Bird Non Member – $115

After 10 May 2026

Member – $110

Non Member – $130

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