What You'll Learn
- Advanced strategies for maintaining balance during center work without a physical barre.
- Correct mechanics for fouetté transitions from effacé to arabesque with precision.
- Techniques for keeping hips square and knees straight during center grand battement.
- How to improve core engagement and shoulder placement in relevé à la seconde.
- Refining posture and alignment in plié and passé to prevent slouching.
About This Video
Take your ballet technique to the next level with this intensive 38-minute advanced center barre session. In this class, we remove the physical support of the barre to challenge your internal stability and refine your core control. Designed for experienced dancers, this session focuses on the strength and precision required to maintain professional lines without a safety net.
The lesson begins by establishing a strong foundation through plié and passé combinations. Our instructor emphasizes the critical importance of keeping the back straight and the shoulders depressed, ensuring your posture remains tall and supported throughout every transition. As we move into more complex movements, you will explore the mechanics of the fouetté, learning how to navigate the transition from effacé to arabesque with a controlled rond de jambe. This level of detail ensures that your turns and pivots are executed with professional-grade accuracy.
One of the core highlights of this class is the focus on grand battement in the center. Here, the challenge is to maintain a perfectly straight knee while pulling the hip back to maintain square alignment. By 'sticking' the front hip back, you create the necessary space for height without compromising your center of gravity. We also delve into relevé à la seconde, where the instructor guides you through maintaining a straight vertical line from head to heel, preventing the leaning or slouching that often occurs during high-extension work.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that practicing 'barre without the barre' is the fastest way to develop the muscle memory needed for effortless center work and adagio. By engaging your core and focusing on the subtle nuances of technique—such as the placement of the foot in passé or the sharpness of a soutenu—you will build the functional strength required for advanced ballet repertoire. Join us for this rigorous practice and find your center.
