What You'll Learn
- The precise timing required to execute a step over turn with the leg in passé front.
- How to coordinate force between the shoulder and the foot to maintain balance during rotation.
- Techniques for refining the balancé, soutenu, and piqué in complex center combinations.
- Advanced alignment strategies for maintaining stability in an écarté position.
- A deep understanding of the weight transfer involved in tombé and relevé movements.
About This Video
Elevate your technical proficiency with this comprehensive 80-minute Advanced Ballet Barre and Center class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed for the dedicated dancer who wants to master the subtle mechanics of complex movements. We begin with a rigorous advanced barre designed to warm up the joints and establish the precise alignment needed for the challenging center work to follow. Exercises focusing on tendu, dégagé, and relevé serve as the building blocks for the technical focus of the day.
In the center, we transition into a deep dive on the mechanics of step over turns, also known as piqué turns or balancé turns. One of the primary challenges dancers face at the advanced level is the coordination of the working leg during a turn. Our instructor provides detailed guidance on timing, explaining how to wait until the leg has reached the front position before picking it up into passé. By initiating the turn before the leg is lifted, you allow the foot to naturally find its correct placement, leading to a more stable and aesthetically pleasing rotation.
Throughout the lesson, you will explore the relationship between the tombé and the piqué, practicing how to apply force through both the shoulder and the foot simultaneously. We also address common questions regarding soutenu and execution from an écarté position. By breaking down the turn into manageable segments, this class helps you overcome the common fear of falling and replaces it with technical confidence. We finish the session with a traditional révérence, acknowledging the hard work and growth achieved throughout the hour. Whether you are refining your balancé or perfecting your piqué turns, this class offers the professional insights required to take your dancing to the next level.
