What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a controlled tombé and smooth weight transfer.
- How to combine tombé with pas de bourrée for fluid transitions.
- Proper alignment and leg extension for a stable arabesque.
- Coordinating arm and leg movements to prepare for piqué soutenu.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most exciting yet challenging milestones for any adult ballet dancer. In this beginner-level session, Broche Ballet helps you build the necessary coordination to move across the floor with confidence and grace. This specific lesson focuses on the mechanics of the tombé and how it serves as a gateway to more complex movements like the piqué soutenu.
The class begins with a deep dive into weight transfer. You will learn how to execute a tombé correctly—ensuring that the falling motion is controlled and the transition from one leg to the other is seamless. A common pitfall for beginners is losing alignment during the weight shift; our instructor provides detailed cues to help you keep your core engaged and your movements fluid.
We also incorporate the pas de bourrée, a classic transitional step often used in combination with traveling movements. By combining the tombé with a pas de bourrée, you will practice the 'down-up-down' rhythm that is essential for proper balletic phrasing. The lesson emphasizes the importance of 'picking up' the feet and brushing through the floor, ensuring that every transition looks intentional rather than rushed.
In addition to traveling steps, we work on the arabesque pose. You will learn how to maintain a straight, energized working leg while keeping your torso supported and your hips square. This helps in building the core strength and leg stability required for a stable relevé later in your training journey.
By the end of this class, you will have a much better understanding of how these individual components come together to create the coordination needed for a piqué soutenu. Whether you are practicing in a dedicated studio or your living room at home, this video offers the technical breakdown and professional guidance needed to master center floor basics with elegance. Focus on your alignment, trust your weight transfer, and enjoy the process of finding your balance in the center.
