What You'll Learn
- Technique for executing a tombé pas de bourrée in a backward direction.
- Coordinating complex port de bras with lower body transitions.
- Refining balance and alignment during pirouette preparations.
- Strategies for thinking on your feet during complex center combinations.
- How to use a scoop through motion to add nuance to your movements.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Beyond Beginner series, where we bridge the gap between foundational technique and fluid artistry. In this specialized center-focused class, we dive deep into the mechanics of moving backward—specifically mastering the tombé pas de bourrée backwards. Moving against the natural line of travel requires heightened spatial awareness, a strong core, and precise weight placement.
We will break down how to maintain your turnout and alignment while transitioning from a dynamic tombé into a crisp, controlled pas de bourrée. A major focus of this session is the integration of port de bras. Many intermediate dancers focus so heavily on their footwork that they lose the upper body’s expressive potential.
You will learn how to coordinate high arm placements with your footwork to create a seamless, professional look. We will explore specific variations in arm movement, such as leaving one arm in a high position or using a scoop through motion to add nuance and depth to your performance. This meticulous attention to detail is what truly elevates a simple center exercise into a piece of artistry.
The combination also integrates pirouette turns and transitions into arabesque. We will practice the specific preparation and execution of these turns, emphasizing the importance of a solid, deep plié and a sharp, centered relevé. Throughout the class, our Broche Ballet instructor provides guidance to help you think on your feet and remain adaptable.
Adaptability is a vital skill in ballet; you must be able to adjust your weight and timing instantly to stay with the music. By practicing these sequences on both the right and left sides, you will build the muscle memory and confidence needed for more advanced repertoire. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this lesson provides the technical breakdown necessary to improve your dance movement and execution.
We emphasize body alignment and posture to ensure every transition, from a chassé to a final pose, is executed with grace and precision.
