What You'll Learn
- The technical distinction between a tombé and a basic step
- How to execute a temps lié with smooth weight transfer
- Coordinating arm movements for a dramatic and expressive tombé
- Mastering the rhythmic sequence of the tombé pas de bourrée
- Foundational tips for maintaining balance during basic turns
About This Video
Welcome to your center practice at Broche Ballet. This beginner-level class is designed to bridge the gap between barre work and fluid movement across the floor. In this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of the tombé, a foundational "falling" movement that provides the momentum for many advanced ballet sequences.
The lesson begins by exploring the essential temps lié, focusing on the smooth transfer of weight that is vital for maintaining grace and control. We then move into detailed breakdowns of the tombé, both forward and back. You will learn the crucial difference between a simple step and a true tombé, understanding how to use your breath and upper body to create a "dramatic" quality in your movement.
The instructor provides multiple angles of demonstration to ensure you capture the nuances of the petit développé leading into the step. As we progress, we integrate these elements into a classic combination: the tombé pas de bourrée. This sequence is a staple of ballet choreography, and mastering it early on will significantly improve your coordination for future grand allegro and pirouette preparations.
We also touch upon turning mechanics, ensuring your arms and eyeline are working in harmony with your legs. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the key to artistic freedom. By focusing on proper arm placement and timing in these foundational steps, you build the muscle memory needed for more complex repertoire.
Whether you are practicing in a studio or from the comfort of your home, this class offers the structured guidance necessary to refine your center work. Join us as we explore the beauty of movement and the precision of classical ballet technique.
