What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a controlled promenade while maintaining a consistent arabesque line.
- Techniques for coordinating port de bras with rotation to create a seamless visual flow.
- How to engage your core and shoulders to achieve true stillness and tension during slow movements.
- Fluid transitions using sliding steps to build confidence in moving across the floor without a barre.
About This Video
Step away from the barre and find your center with this specialized 30-minute practice session from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for beginner students, this class dives deep into two essential yet challenging aspects of ballet: the promenade and coordinated port de bras. In the center, you no longer have the physical support of the barre, making it the perfect environment to test your balance, core strength, and spatial awareness.
Our instructor, Julie, guides you through the technical nuances of the promenade. You will learn that a successful promenade is actually an exercise in stillness and tension. By engaging your core, shoulders, and standing leg, you create a stable foundation that allows you to rotate smoothly while holding a beautiful arabesque.
A key highlight of this lesson is learning the 'illusion of stillness'—understanding how to subtly adjust your weight and alignment to appear perfectly poised even as you move. Complementing the footwork is a detailed look at port de bras. Julie explains how to change your arm positions at precise moments during a rotation to maintain a consistent line.
This coordination is vital for creating the elegant, fluid appearance that defines classical ballet. You will practice specific arm pathways that enhance your balance rather than disrupting it. The class also incorporates dynamic exercises like 'rubber runs'—fluid, sliding steps that help you transition between stationary poses.
These movements encourage you to use the floor effectively, building the strength needed for more advanced allegro work later in your journey. At Broche Ballet, we believe in breaking down complex movements into manageable steps. This class emphasizes control over speed, ensuring you build the right habits from the start.
Join us to refine your technique, strengthen your core, and discover the joy of dancing in the center.
