What You'll Learn
- Techniques for mastering en dehors and attitude pirouettes in the center.
- How to use oppositional energy to generate power and maintain balance.
- Strategic port de bras to control momentum during complex turns.
- Core stability concepts to improve alignment and verticality during relevé.
- Professional finishing techniques to land every turn with control and grace.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 25-minute advanced ballet center session at Broche Ballet, led by Julie. This class is specifically designed for the seasoned dancer looking to refine their technical prowess outside the support of the barre. We dive deep into complex body directions and transition combinations, challenging your spatial awareness and coordination through fluid sequences.
A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the mechanics of rotation. We focus specifically on en dehors and attitude pirouettes, breaking down the physics of a successful turn. You will learn how to harness oppositional energy—the subtle art of pulling back with one side of the body while pushing forward with the other—to create a stable and powerful axis for rotation.
Julie provides expert guidance on how to use your port de bras to control momentum, ensuring that your arms continue through the movement rather than cutting the energy short. " Learning to decelerate and land with grace is just as important as the rotation itself. Throughout the exercises, including chassé, tendu, and arabesque sequences, we reinforce the importance of core engagement and a neutral spine.
By integrating Pilates-based stability into your ballet technique, you will find greater balance and control in your relevé. Whether you are working on your croisé alignments or perfecting the height of your retiré, this class offers the technical corrections needed to level up your center practice. Join us to find that perfect balance between strength and artistry in your dancing.
