What You'll Learn
- How to identify and maintain your balance point during complex center combinations.
- Technical precision for en dehors turns and pirouettes within a waltz rhythm.
- Seamless transitions using tombé, pas de bourrée, and plié to maintain momentum.
- Strategies for improving speed and fluid execution in across-the-floor movements.
- Proper alignment and core engagement for stable, artistic center work.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with our Advanced Ballet Center class at Broche Ballet. This session is designed for experienced dancers looking to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and fluid, artistic execution. Center work is the true test of a dancer's skill, where the strength built at the barre meets the freedom of movement across the floor. In this lesson, we dive deep into the mechanics of balance and alignment, ensuring every movement is grounded, precise, and ready for performance.
We begin by exploring the foundational elements of plié and tendu in the center, focusing on how these movements generate the power needed for more complex sequences. A major focus of this class is finding your "balance point"—that elusive moment of perfect weight distribution that allows for effortless stability during turns and transitions. We break down the en dehors turn, emphasizing the use of the core and the correct positioning of the head over the supporting foot to achieve a clean, controlled rotation every time.
The class transitions into more rhythmic combinations, specifically focusing on the waltz. You will learn how to maintain a strong balance point while navigating the rise and fall of the waltz tempo. We integrate pirouette turns within these sequences, challenging you to find your center quickly and maintain control through transitions like the tombé and pas de bourrée. Our instructor provides detailed feedback on timing and execution, helping you move with both speed and grace.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to sharpen your technical skills, this advanced class offers the rigorous training needed to excel. By the end of the session, you will have a better understanding of how to use your center to drive movement and how to execute turns with newfound confidence. We conclude the session with a traditional curtsy and révérence to honor the art form and your hard work. Join the Broche Ballet community and take your center work to the next level.
