What You'll Learn
- Correct technique for the contretemps 'come around' movement
- How to link tombé, pas de bourrée, and arabesque seamlessly
- Strategies for maintaining speed and hitting the musical beat
- Improving power in your leg swings for better transitions
- Exercises to master the contretemps tombé sequence
About This Video
Are you ready to elevate your ballet technique from beginner to intermediate? In this Broche Ballet "Bridging the Gap" session, we dive deep into the mechanics of the contretemps, a vital transitional step often used to create dynamic "zig-zag" movements across the floor. This comprehensive 30-minute practice session focuses on the precision, timing, and the specific "counter-time" rhythm that gives this step its name and character.
Throughout this detailed lesson, you will learn how to execute the contretemps—often referred to in the studio as a "come around"—with the necessary power and fluid grace. The instructor breaks down the movement into its core components, emphasizing the importance of a strong, controlled leg swing and hitting the musical beat with sharp accuracy. By mastering the power of the swing, you will be able to maintain the momentum and speed required for more advanced petite allegro sequences.
We don't just focus on a single movement; this class integrates the contretemps into larger, more complex combinations. You will work through sequences involving tombé, pas de bourrée, and arabesque. You will practice the contretemps tombé sequence repeatedly, learning how to manage your weight transfer and precise footwork to ensure a seamless transition between movements.
Special attention is paid to the "tiny steps"—the intricate, often overlooked footwork that distinguishes a beginner from an intermediate dancer and makes a performance look truly polished. Mastering these transitions is a physical and mental journey. The lesson encourages dancers to "save the movement to their body" through consistent repetition and mindful practice.
Whether you are looking to improve your foot speed for petite allegro or simply want to understand the mechanical logic of "zig-zag" floor patterns, this class provides the essential tools and technical corrections needed to succeed. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine your footwork, enhance your musicality, and build the physical strength required for intermediate-level ballet combinations.
