What You'll Learn
- How to use the spine and back to generate momentum for turns without losing balance.
- Techniques for maintaining stability and alignment during center fondu combinations.
- The role of the arms and visualization in supporting balance away from the barre.
- Executing clean tombé and pas de bourrée transitions with proper weight distribution.
- Refining the 'spiral' action in the legs and core to improve control in rotations.
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with this intensive Advanced Ballet Center Barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for dancers ready to transition their technical proficiency away from the support of the barre and into the center. We focus heavily on the relationship between balance and momentum, exploring how the body remains stable even during complex movements.
Throughout the lesson, you will work through a comprehensive center sequence including pliés, tendus, and dégagés. A major highlight of this class is the challenging fondu combinations. In ballet, the fondu—meaning 'to melt'—is the foundation for jumps and adagio work. By practicing these in the center, you will develop the necessary leg strength and control to maintain your turnout and alignment without a physical anchor.
We also delve deep into the mechanics of momentum. You will learn how to use your spine and back muscles to generate power for turns and transitions without losing your vertical axis. We break down the coordination of the tombé and pas de bourrée, emphasizing the importance of staying upright as you transfer weight. By visualizing your axis of rotation and utilizing the arms for support, you will find a new sense of security in your center work.
Proper alignment is the thread that connects every exercise in this class. From the initial plié to the final adagio, you will be encouraged to focus on the spiraling action of the legs and the strength of the upper body. This holistic approach ensures that you aren't just doing the steps, but are understanding the physics behind them. Whether you are looking to improve your pirouettes or simply want to feel more grounded in your center practice, this class offers the tools and insights needed to refine your advanced ballet technique.
