Beginner Ballet Lesson 26: Jete, Temps Leve, & Assemble Jumps

Welcome to Lesson 26 of our free online beginner ballet class! Today, we're taking a leap into the exciting world of jumps at the barre, focusing on Jeté, Temps Levé, and Assemblé. Whether you're a newcomer or polishing your skills, this class is tailored just for you.

Jeté (the jump)
Pronounced: zhuh-TAY
French Meaning: Thrown
Movement: A jump where the working leg is "thrown" or brushed into the air while jumping off the standing leg.

Temps Levé (the jump)
Pronounced: tahmp lay-VAY
French Meaning: Raised time
Movement: Jumping on the standing leg while the working leg is raised.

Assemblé (the jump)
Pronounced: ah-sahm-BLAY
French Meaning: Assembled or joined together
Movement: A jump that involves bringing the legs together in the air before landing.

Join us as we explore these dynamic jumps, each with its unique flair and challenge. Learn the pronunciation, understand the French meaning, and master the precise movements to add a new dimension to your ballet repertoire.