Balancé Waltzes

Balancé is a beautiful, basic ballet step that is used in many ballet combinations. Unlike the traditional 8 count tempo, this step is danced to a 1,2,3 tempo. The Nutcracker Ballet’s “Waltz of the Flowers” has many lovely variations of this step that is fun and so pretty to watch! Whether you are new to this step or want to refine your technique with it, we are here to help! 

Let’s break it down

New to this step? Let us help you break it down, and go over how to effectively master a balancé!

Tips and tricks to refine it

In addition to the basic balancé step, there are several variations of the step that enable the dancer to use it for different types of ballet combinations. In this two part video, we explore a couple of those variations. In Part 1, we will show you how to do a balancé with a spring in your step that is often used in quick pirouette combinations.

Ready for Part 2? In this video, we will show you how to use balancés to travel across the floor, including forwards and backwards.

In pointe shoes

Balancés in pointe shoes are very different from doing them in your flat shoes. Just like on flat, however, there are multiple variations and styles of this step on pointe. Let us help talk you through how to execute some of them in your pointe shoes!

Let’s dance!

We know balances can be challenging, but practice makes perfect!