Chassé is a fundamental step that means "to chase" in French. It is often used as a connecting step in ballet, allowing the dancer to move swiftly across the stage, or to transition between other steps and movements. . Footage from Don Quixote: Choreography by Anna-Marie Holmes Music by: Ludwig Minkus (arrangement by Ramona Pansegrau) Scenic design by: Thomas Boyd Costumes by: Judanna Lynn . . . #BalletWest #BalletEducation #TutuTuesday #Chassé | Ballet West

ACHIEVE THE PERFECT SINGLE TURN 🌟 BALLET TIPS Executing a single pirouette as a beginner ballet student can be challenging, but with focused practice and attention to detail, you can master it. The key to a successful pirouette lies in the quickness of bringing your working leg to the retiré position, posture, turnout and ensuring your supporting leg does not turn in. As you push off from the floor with your back foot, bring your working leg up to the retiré position swiftly. Try not to turn an