Bridging the Gap: Intermediate Across-the-Floor Ballet Combinations

Welcome to Broche Ballet's special "Bridging the Gap" series, designed specifically for adult dancers moving from beginner to intermediate levels. In this session, we focus on dynamic across-the-floor movement, integrating complex vocabulary into fluid, musical combinations. Transitioning to the intermediate level requires more than just knowing individual steps; it involves mastering the links between them and executing sequences with confidence and grace.

Throughout this 26-minute practice, we explore two primary eight-count combinations. These sequences are meticulously crafted to help you practice the mechanics of weight transfer and elevation. We begin by reviewing core concepts from our 8-week vocabulary series before layering on more advanced movements such as the contre-temps, tour jeté, and piqué soutenu.

You will work on essential steps like tombé, pas de bourrée, and various sautés, learning how to maintain your turnout and alignment even during rapid transitions. A key focus of this class is the "push-up and down" sensation required for effective tombé movements and step-hops. We emphasize the importance of coming down through a soft plié before pushing off into your next position, ensuring a professional and injury-free technique.

By reversing these sequences for the left side, you'll also challenge your cognitive coordination—a vital skill for any advancing dancer. Whether you are practicing in a studio or your home space, these combinations will help you level up your artistry and technical execution. Join us as we bridge the gap between foundations and flow, building the strength and agility needed for intermediate-level ballet.