What You'll Learn
- Master the slingshot head movement for precise weight transfer during pirouette prep.
- Refine attitude promenades using the spiral back technique to maintain alignment.
- Connect complex steps with a single, continuous plié for improved artistic fluidity.
- Integrate specific head placements and cambré into advanced adage sequences.
- Apply Russian-style mechanical beats to generate greater rotational momentum.
About This Video
Elevate your center practice with this 29-minute advanced session from Broche Ballet. Designed for experienced dancers, this class dives deep into the nuances of coordination, focusing on the intricate relationship between the head, upper body, and legs. We begin with a challenging adage sequence that tests your stability and placement in écarté, fondu, and arabesque.
A key theme throughout the class is the expressive use of the head over the shoulders to enhance the classical line and facilitate balance. One of the core technical concepts explored is the spiral in the back during attitude promenades. By thinking of chasing the toe with the upper body, you will learn how to maintain a strong, lifted attitude while rotating.
We also focus on the fluidity of transitions. Instead of segmented steps, the instructor emphasizes the importance of a single, continuous plié to connect movements like renversé and pas de bourrée. This approach not only improves the aesthetic flow of your dancing but also ensures you are properly grounded for subsequent balances.
As we move into pirouette preparation, we analyze the mechanics of weight transfer. You will learn how to use the head as a slingshot to drive the body forward over the supporting leg. This dynamic use of the head is essential for finding your axis in turns from fourth position.
Furthermore, the class breaks down the use of the beat in steps like balloné and tombé, applying Russian-style principles to help generate rotational momentum. Whether you are working on your développé or refining your spotting, this session provides the technical breakdown needed to master complex center work. By integrating cambré with lower body movements and focusing on the mechanical principles of rotation, you will develop a more professional, cohesive quality of movement.
Join Broche Ballet for this intensive study in coordination, musicality, and advanced technique.
