Loose Leg Variation
A foundation footwork exercise on weight changes and foot placement. Hitting the floor with a double tap leads into a side pas de bourrée.
On the second set, step onto the heel instead. Press into the ball of the foot on the second step to carry your weight over, then step back through the middle. Your hip moves as you step back and to the side, and you plié less than in a regular pas de bourrée.