Name three common centre work elements included in Grade 3 Cecchetti.

• A. Jeté, sissonne, assemble.
• B. Porte de bras, développé, retiré, balance, pirouette, arabesque.
• C. Plie, releve, battement tendu.
• D. Pas de bourrée, chassé, grand jeté.

Answer: (B)

In Cecchetti, centre work tests balance, control, and line away from the barre, and Grade 3 focuses on refining arm shaping with leg work, turns, and extensions performed in the center. The elements listed—porte de bras, developed, retiré, balance, pirouette, and arabesque—cover essential aspects: porte de bras shapes and coordinates the upper body with the working leg; developed is a gradual, controlled extension from passe; retiré places the working leg in a precise passé position with turnout; balance develops steadiness and alignment on one leg; pirouette trains spotting, balance, and clean turning, while arabesque emphasizes a long line and proper leg extension behind. Together they embody the center-work skill set expected at Grade 3.

The other options mix jumps or barre exercises, which are not the core centre-work elements emphasized for Grade 3.