From the White Board: Ballet in Motion

Pas De Bourrée De Côté Dessus (Over)

When performing pas de bourrée de côté dessus (over) think “front, open side, cross back.

To perform pas de bourrée de côté dessus (over):

• Begin in 5th position with the right leg front. Bend both legs and release the front foot (the right foot) to cou-de-pied devant (front).
• Rise up to sous-sus, crossing the right foot (working leg) front into sous-sus.
• Open and bring the left leg side (forward a little) to a small 1st position en demi-pointe.
• Cross the right leg foot behind the left leg to sous-sus.
• Lower the heel of the right leg and release the left foot to cou-de pied devant (front) while bending the right knee to finish cou-de-pied devant en plié.

Note that you never step twice in a row with the same foot. Like walking, every step is with the other foot.