Mastering Grand Allegro: Chassé and Traveling Tombé Pas de Bourrée

Unlock the power and grace of grand allegro in this comprehensive practice session from Broche Ballet. Many dancers find large traveling jumps intimidating, but the secret to a breathtaking grand jeté lies not just in the leap itself, but in the preparation steps that precede it. In this 29-minute class, we dive deep into the fundamentals of traveling across the floor, focusing specifically on the chassé and the tombé pas de bourrée.

We begin by breaking down the mechanics of the tombé, ensuring you understand how to use your weight to create forward motion. By mastering the 'falling' action of the tombé combined with the quick, rhythmic feet of the pas de bourrée, you will learn how to generate the necessary speed to fly across the studio. The instructor emphasizes making these movements feel as natural as possible, transforming them from robotic steps into a fluid 'run-down' that builds immense momentum for jumps like the saut de chat.

Throughout the lesson, you will practice integrating the chassé and glissade into your grand allegro sequences. These transitional steps are the engine of your dancing. When executed with the correct timing and energy, they provide the lift needed for impressive grand jeté and tour jeté movements.

We also touch upon specific techniques to refine your coordination, ensuring that your upper body remains calm and poised even as your legs work powerfully beneath you. Whether you are practicing in a large studio or adapting the movements for a smaller home space, this class provides the technical breakdown necessary to improve your elevation and travel. By focusing on these essential building blocks, you will gain the confidence to tackle complex combinations and bring a new level of athleticism to your ballet practice.

Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine your technique and help you find the joy in big, traveling movements.