What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of the fouetté for better balance and momentum control.
- Navigating complex waltz patterns with increased fluidity and musical awareness.
- Maintaining proper hip alignment and spinal lift in center grand plié sequences.
- Techniques for engaging the back and core to support strong, elegant arabesque lines.
- Utilizing correct port de bras and underarm lifts to enhance overall center stability.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this rigorous 25-minute advanced center session at Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for experienced dancers, this class focuses on the intricate precision and effortless fluidity required for advanced-level execution. Led by Julie, you will dive into complex combinations that challenge your balance, coordination, and artistic expression.
The session begins with a dynamic and fun tendu exercise to warm up the feet and establish strong underarm lifts. This foundational control is crucial for the movements that follow, ensuring you maintain a tall, elegant posture and a stable core throughout the entire center sequence. A primary focus of the class is the technical mastery of the fouetté.
Julie provides expert guidance on finding the perfect height for the fouetté kick—balancing the leg at the ideal level to maintain your center of gravity. You will learn how to navigate the transition through first position by keeping your hips precisely stacked over your foot, a vital correction for preventing forward or backward leans and maintaining clean momentum. The class also features a tricky waltz combination designed to push your musicality and spatial awareness.
In this segment, the emphasis is on smooth, seamless transitions between positions, such as moving into a stable, soaring arabesque with a straight, fully engaged back. We also address the grand plié in the center, emphasizing that a strong, controlled initial plié is the secret to a successful grand plié. By deeply engaging your core and lifting tall through the crown of your head, you can achieve a professional depth of movement without sacrificing stability.
Whether you are refining your port de bras in seconde or strengthening your relevé, this class offers the detailed technical feedback necessary to polish your performance. This practice is about refining the small details that make a large difference. Take the time to master these corrections and watch your center work transform into a polished, professional performance.
