What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a proper tombé, including arm coordination and landing anticipation
- How to maintain alignment by connecting hand and heel movements during transitions
- Improving center stability through foundational balance exercises in first position
- Executing fluid transitions between tendu and fondu with correct rhythmic timing
- Refining 'fancy footwork' and movement quality in a dance-y center combination
About This Video
Welcome to a dynamic 22-minute beginner ballet center session with Broche Ballet, designed to help you transition smoothly from the barre to the floor. This class focuses on one of the most essential movements in the ballet vocabulary: the tombé. Meaning 'to fall,' the tombé is a graceful, traveling step that requires precise coordination, timing, and a keen sense of balance.
Throughout this lesson, you will explore how to perform a tombé with fluid arm movements and proper anticipation. One of the key technical takeaways is the 'hand and heel' connection—a vital tip that helps dancers maintain their center of gravity as they move through space. By focusing on how the arm drops in coordination with the weight shift onto the opposite leg, you will find more stability and elegance in your movement quality.
The class structure begins with foundational work, including tendu and fondu exercises in the center. These movements are crucial for building the leg strength and articulation needed for more complex combinations. You will learn the correct sequence for a tombé, focusing on the 'up and down' motion and the soft landing into a deep fondu.
The instructor provides detailed guidance on posture and alignment, ensuring that your core remains engaged while your limbs move with fluidity and grace. In addition to traveling footwork, we dedicate time to mastering balance. Practicing your balance in first position and transitioning into a traditional curtsy helps develop the poise and control expected of a classical dancer.
This session is designed to be 'dance-y' and fun, moving beyond repetitive drills to help you feel the musicality and rhythm of the steps. Whether you are a newcomer to ballet or an adult student looking to refine your basics, this Broche Ballet class offers a supportive environment to practice fancy footwork and improve your overall technique. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to use your alignment to master center combinations with confidence.
