ALLEGRO
Basic Steps
You may be asked individually to demonstrate at least two steps from the following list:
1) Echappés Sautés
Face the front, 5th position, right foot front, arms 5th en bas.
2) Assemblés
Face the front, 5th position, left foot front, arms 5th en bas.
Notes:
Arms may be used in demi 2nd with the dégagé, rise and assemblés or hands on shoulders throughout. Students may use the head – inclined over the front foot at the end of the assemblés, but the head should remain erect throughout if the use of head disturbs body placement.
Reverse as a separate exercise.
3) Pas de Bourrée dessous
Face the front, 5th position, left foot front.
Notes:
An inclined head over the front foot may be used at the end of each pas de bourrée.
4A) Posés Coupés and Galops
Girls
Stand at corner 3, face corner 1, 5th position, right foot front, arms 5th en bas.
Notes:
Placement of retiré is toe at mid calf at the back of the leg – or on back of the knee.
4B) Posé en Avant
Girls and Boys
Face the front, 5th position, right foot front, arms 5th en bas.
Notes:
There is enough music for 8 times, although it is shown 4 times in the exam.
5) Autour de la Salle
Stand in 5th position, right foot front, arms 5th en bas (start preparation on outside leg).
Notes:
The coupé should have the feeling of 2 stretched legs and feet in the air as in soubresauts. For temps levé – the weight should be transferred onto the front foot for the lift, not taken from a plie in 4th position. Emphasize the height and strength of the temps levé in the air. A 45º height of arabesque leg is acceptable.
6) Balancés
Face the front, 5th position, left foot front.
6) Unseen
A simple enchainment using no more than 2 steps from previous grades.
DANCES
Choice of dance is at the teacher's discretion and will be shown individually.
1) Le Grand Classique
Stand at corner 3, face corner 1in 5th croisé, arms 5th en bas.
Notes:
Arm lines noted above are suitable for girls. Teachers may choreograph suitable arms for boys.
2) Tarantella
Stand at corner 2 in 1st position holding tambourine in right hand, left hand on hip.
Notes:
The use of a tambourine is optional. Teachers may choreograph their own arms when a tambourine is not used.
REVERENCE
Stand in 5th position, right foot front, arms in 5th en bas
Girls
Boys
Same as girls but with bow instead of Curtsey using one arm.
