What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing controlled piqué turns and pirouettes with stability.
- Methods for integrating expressive port de bras into complex center combinations.
- How to maintain alignment and balance during advanced adagio and développé sequences.
- Smooth execution of traveling steps including tombé, pas de bourrée, and flotté turns.
- The importance of body angles and lines to enhance the visual impact of your dancing.
About This Video
Step into the center with confidence and grace in this intensive Broche Ballet practice session designed for the advanced dancer. Moving away from the barre requires a heightened sense of core engagement and spatial awareness, and this class is structured to help you master those transitions. We begin with a challenging adagio sequence that emphasizes control through développé and the maintenance of a strong, lifted arabesque. The instructor provides detailed cues on how to use your breath to sustain height and fluidity in your movement.
As we progress into more dynamic combinations, you will focus on the mechanics of the piqué turn. Precision is paramount as we break down the approach, the spot, and the controlled finish. You will also work through sequences involving tombé and pas de bourrée, learning how to maintain your center of gravity while traveling across the floor. This session highlights the importance of using the entire body to generate movement, ensuring that every tendu and sous-sus is executed with intention.
Special attention is given to the artistry of port de bras, teaching you how to coordinate your arm positions with complex footwork to create a seamless, professional look. We also explore technical variations such as the flotté turn, focusing on maintaining your line and balance even when facing away from the instructor. By the time we reach the final révérence, you will have a deeper understanding of how to transition smoothly between elements while paying close attention to the angles and lines that define high-level ballet. This class is an excellent resource for dancers looking to polish their pirouette technique and improve their overall stability in the center. Whether you are preparing for performance or simply honing your craft, these exercises will push your technical boundaries and enhance your artistic expression.
