What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing precise piqué, fouetté, and step-over turns.
- How to develop proprioception for improved balance and multiple turn revolutions.
- Strategies for using music to identify 'front' and maintain timing during diagonals.
- Self-correction methods to identify proper plié depth and passé placement.
- Advanced barre sequences designed to build strength for complex center combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive advanced ballet session at Broche Ballet, featuring an intensive 55-minute barre followed by a 25-minute center session dedicated to turning mechanics. This class is meticulously designed for dancers who want to master the intricacies of the fouetté and piqué turn. We begin at the barre with a series of foundational exercises—including tendu, plié, and rond de jambe—to establish the proper turnout and core stability needed for complex center work.
The barre serves as our laboratory for proprioception, allowing you to feel the correct alignment before moving into more dynamic movements. In the center, the focus shifts toward the turning diagonal. We break down the fouetté turn, offering unique strategies to improve your consistency.
By using a lower-stress movement after the initial fouetté, you can develop the proprioceptive awareness needed to execute multiple turns with control. We also explore piqué turns and step-over turns, emphasizing the importance of a deep plié and a sharp passé to maintain momentum. The piqué turning diagonal is a highlight of the session, challenging your ability to maintain direction while executing rapid rotations.
We integrate chaînés and sous-sus to ensure your transitions are as clean as the turns themselves. This focus on the diagonal helps dancers master spatial awareness, ensuring every piqué and fouetté is executed with intentionality. Throughout this practice, the instructor provides detailed guidance on self-correction.
You will learn to identify when your weight is correctly over the supporting leg and how to use the music to find your front during complex turns. Whether you are working on a single fouetté or preparing for multiple revolutions, this class offers the technical breakdown required for success. By focusing on the transition between the plié and the relevé, you will find more power and grace in your turning sequences.
Join us at Broche Ballet to take your advanced practice to the next level.
