What You'll Learn
- Stabilizing pirouettes by maintaining lower arm placement at the rib cage.
- Executing fluid transitions between sides using piqué, push-off, and soutenu techniques.
- Perfecting the alignment and core engagement required for a clean tombé and pas de basque.
- Mastering complex center sequences including adagio with arabesque pirouettes and diagonal waltz turns.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 75-minute Advanced Ballet session at Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously structured to challenge the experienced dancer, beginning with a rigorous 50-minute barre followed by 25 minutes of intricate center work. Our focus today centers on the mechanics of turns and the fluidity of transitions, ensuring every movement is executed with precision and grace.
During the barre portion, we establish the strength and alignment necessary for the complex sequences to follow. We pay particular attention to port de bras, emphasizing relaxed yet controlled arm movements that stay in line with the body's vertical axis. As we move into the center, the lesson shifts toward mastering the pirouette and the step-over turn.
A key technical takeaway from this session is the placement of the arms during a pirouette; by keeping the arms lower—approximately at the level of the rib cage—dancers can achieve greater stability and control, particularly when turning on the left side. The center combinations include a demanding adagio featuring an arabesque pirouette, challenging your balance and extension. We also explore various options for transitioning from one side to the other, such as pushing off into a piqué, closing into a soutenu, or utilizing a pas de basque.
For those working on diagonal turns, we break down the mechanics of the waltz step and the swivel movements required for a seamless flow. In addition to turns, we refine the tombé, focusing on straight legs and a fully engaged core to maintain a crisp silhouette. Whether you are practicing your piqué turns or perfecting the step-over transition, this class provides the technical corrections needed to reach the next level of artistry.
We conclude with a traditional reverence, including bows and curtsies, to honor the discipline of the art form. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your technique through mindful practice.
