What You'll Learn
- The technical difference between a tombé and a tombé lié
- Correct execution of the balancé waltz step with fluid arm movements
- How to coordinate a sequence featuring pas de bourrée and sous-sus
- Proper weight transfer techniques for stable center transitions
- The importance of maintaining a straight leg during the tombé initiation
About This Video
Step away from the barre and into the center with this comprehensive beginner ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session focuses specifically on one of the most beautiful and fundamental movements in ballet: the balancé, often referred to as the waltz step. Whether you are a brand-new dancer or looking to refine your foundations, mastering the rhythmic weight transfer of the balancé is essential for developing grace and musicality.
In this lesson, we break down the mechanics of the waltz step, emphasizing the importance of a clear "down-up-down" rhythm. You will learn how to properly open your arms to create a sense of expansion and breath in your movement. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to the tombé.
We explore the technical nuance of pushing from a straight leg into a plush plié, ensuring that your transitions remain stable and controlled. We also clarify the distinction between a standard tombé and a tombé lié, helping you understand how to carry your weight through space more effectively. Our instructor guides you through a center combination that strings these elements together.
You will practice a sequence involving the tombé, followed by a precise pas de bourrée, leading into a sous-sus and a controlled soutenu turn. By focusing on the coordination between your upper and lower body, you will begin to feel more confident moving across the floor. Broche Ballet is dedicated to providing high-quality adult ballet instruction that respects the classical tradition while remaining accessible to modern learners.
This class encourages you to find fluidity in your transitions and strength in your posture. By the end of this practice, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use your breath and arm positioning to enhance your center work, preparing you for more complex allegro and adagio combinations in the future.
