What You'll Learn
- Techniques for lifting the standing side to maintain balance in piqué turns.
- How to use spotting to precisely control landings after traveling turns into arabesque.
- Refining momentum through pas de bourrée and glissade transitions.
- A specialized swivel-lunge-pick-up drill to strengthen the core and improve pirouette stability.
About This Video
In this advanced center practice from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the fluid yet powerful world of adagio and waltz combinations. This class is designed for the dancer who has moved beyond the basics and is ready to tackle complex sequences that require a sophisticated blend of strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness. We begin with a focus on body directions and alignment during adagio.
You will work through arabesque and développé sequences, emphasizing the need to maintain proper posture even as the movements become more demanding. The key here is lifting the standing side—a concept we revisit throughout the lesson to ensure you aren't sinking into your joints, which is a common pitfall that disrupts balance. As we move into the piqué turn and pirouette section, we address the technical nuances of spotting.
You will learn how a sharp spot does not just prevent dizziness but actually determines your landing trajectory, especially when transitioning from a turn into a held arabesque. We also introduce a specialized swivel, lunge, pick-up exercise. This drill is a game-changer for testing your center of gravity and building the explosive power needed for advanced turns.
By pushing the hips forward and committing fully to the standing leg, you gain the momentum and harmony necessary for professional-level execution. The waltz sequences incorporate pas de bourrée, glissade, and tombé movements. Here, we focus on the phrasing of the dance, ensuring your transitions are as beautiful as the poses themselves.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, these exercises are designed to build the confidence required to move across the floor with grace and authority. Join us to elevate your center work and find your peak performance.
