After a short hiatus, here is the last test to determine point readiness in young dancers. . The single sauté test is used to evaluate dynamic trunk control and lower extremity (leg) alignment. . To perform this test, the dancer starts in coupe derrière with the gesturing leg and standing leg turned out. . The dancer then jumps into the air and has to demonstrate the following: 1️⃣ a neutral pelvis. . 2️⃣ an upright and stable trunk. . 3️⃣ a straight leg in the air. . 4️⃣ a pointed standing foot in the air. . 5️⃣ no movement in leg maintaining the coupe. . 6️⃣ and a controlled landing in plié - rolling toe-ball-heel through the foot. . Dancers attempt 16 sautes on each leg. Each jump that meets the technical criteria is counted towards the total score. Right and left side are added together for a total score. . Watch morgannr of thewashingtonballet perform the single sauté test. . #pointereadiness #pointe #ballet #balletdancer #saute #coupéderriére #plie #dance #dancer #dancerlife #in...