From the White Board: Ballet in Motion

Pas De Bourrée De Côté Dessous (Under)

When performing pas de bourrée de côté dessous (under), think “back, open side, cross front.”

To perform pas de bourrée de côté dessous (under):

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

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