What You'll Learn
- Techniques for generating power and maintaining balance during advanced pirouettes.
- How to execute pas de basque with proper turnout and precise weight distribution.
- The mechanics of a controlled tombé pas de bourrée transition from plié to relevé.
- Strategies for using momentum and core engagement to stabilize center combinations.
- Methods for incorporating breathing and relaxation to sustain energy and posture.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive center practice session with Broche Ballet. This 27-minute class is specifically designed for advanced students looking to refine their center-floor technique, focusing on the critical intersection of momentum and control. Unlike traditional barre work, center work requires a heightened sense of balance, internal stability, and precise core engagement.
We dive deep into complex movements including pirouettes, attitude turns, and the fluid pas de basque. Throughout the session, we explore how to utilize momentum effectively to generate power for turns without sacrificing your alignment or turnout. A major focus of the class is the tombé pas de bourrée.
We break down the mechanics of this transition, emphasizing the shift from a controlled, soft plié into a sharp, lifted relevé. The curriculum also integrates character-influenced movements, specifically using the pas de basque to improve coordination, rhythm, and weight transfer. This step serves as an excellent tool for transitions or as a standalone exercise to challenge your coordination.
The class is set to an energetic and upbeat soundtrack, concluding with a spirited circus-themed exercise that encourages dancers to find joy in their movement and try new things. Beyond the technical steps, we emphasize the importance of proper breathing and relaxation techniques. These elements are essential for maintaining good posture and preventing fatigue during high-energy combinations.
By focusing on your breath, you can ensure your core remains engaged while your upper body stays fluid and expressive. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your artistry, improve your technical precision, and gain the confidence needed to tackle advanced center-floor choreography.
