Pas de Bourrée
Pas de Bourrée de Côté simply means "beating steps to the side". Pas de Bourrées are generally used as linking or chaining steps, and are fairly simple and basic. When done properly or quickly they can seem very impressive, especially en pointe (en pointe being when a ballerina fully pushes over the box in her pointe shoes where she is fully on her toes) but nonetheless they are very useful and can be used in a plethora of ways.
To start a pas de bourrée dessous (under), you will want to start the step from fondu sur le cou-de-pied derriére, essentially point your right foot and place it behind your standing leg like pictured above.
Then, "coupé under onto a straight leg en pointe (or demi-pointe), lifting the front foot to cou-de-pied and closing the arms to first." (Warren 220) I am demonstrating this on demi-pointe which is more standard for a male. I am also solely focusing on the leg and feet movements as it is easier to explain and the arms are just basic positioning changes.
"Take a small step to the side with the front foot" (Warren 220) remaining on demi-pointe on both feet (does this look familiar for those who saw my last blog?)
Bring the other foot "immediately to coup-de-pied devant." (Warren 220) in the book the world "immediately" is in bold to emphasize and explain that the step is quick and small and immediately stepped out of. To end a Pas de Bourrée you would end exactly as you started but with the opposite foot.
This concludes my fourth blog post, and I hope that you got something out of it! I personally have never been of Pas de Bourrées whether they be in Ballet or Jazz, they've just never been something I find looks good on my body. What is your favorite chaining step? Tell me in the comments!
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