What You'll Learn
- Advanced mechanics of fouetté turns including the knee push-back and relevé timing
- Strategies for maintaining perfect balance during center barre work without a physical barre
- Proper port de bras positioning to support momentum and stability during complex rotations
- Technical execution of arabesque pas de bourrée and grand jeté combinations
- Refining core engagement and vertical alignment in center pliés and lunges
About This Video
Elevate your technique with this rigorous 58-minute advanced center barre class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for experienced dancers, this session removes the safety net of the barre to challenge your stability, core engagement, and proprioception. We begin with foundational movements like plié and relevé in the center, forcing a deeper focus on weight placement and vertical alignment.
The core of this lesson focuses on the mechanics of advanced turns, specifically the fouetté. You will explore the intricate knee push-back and the necessary timing of the relevé to generate power without losing control. Our instructor breaks down the movement into manageable parts, practicing from a half-turn position and from a static balance to ensure your muscle memory is precise.
You will learn the importance of keeping your port de bras rounded and relaxed to maintain momentum through every rotation. Beyond turns, the class covers complex combinations featuring arabesque pas de bourrée and grand jeté. These sequences are designed to improve your musicality and spatial awareness.
By focusing on the details—such as the openness of the arm in arabesque or the engagement of the core during a lunge—you will build the strength needed for professional-level execution. The session concludes with a traditional révérence, reinforcing the grace and discipline inherent in classical ballet. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your center work, this class provides the professional feedback and technical cues necessary to reach the next level.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we push the boundaries of your practice and master the art of the turn.
