What You'll Learn
- How to center your balance over the hips for stable promenade and attitude positions
- Techniques for initiating arm movements from the spine to create fluid, professional lines
- Precision in arabesque alignment, specifically focusing on avoiding back arm drag
- Strategies for pacing energy and maintaining stamina during complex center combinations
- Advanced mechanics for tendu and pirouette combinations to improve rotation and control
About This Video
Refine your artistry and technical precision in this Advanced Ballet Center session with Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed for the advanced dancer who wants to move beyond basic execution into the realm of professional-level control and expression. We begin with a deep dive into a comprehensive tendu and pirouette combination, focusing on the mechanics of the axis and how to find your center before the rotation begins.
The core of this lesson is a challenging adagio combination that tests your stability and fluid movement. You will work through essential steps including attitude, promenade, tombé, and plié. The instructor emphasizes the critical concept of centering your balance around the hips.
By understanding the hip's role as the anchor of your axis, you can achieve greater height in your extensions and more control during slow, sustained movements. A unique highlight of this class is the focus on the spine as the primary initiator of movement. Rather than reaching with the hands or shoulders, you will learn to use your spine to guide your arms into positions like arabesque and allonger.
This approach not only improves your lines but also ensures that your upper body remains integrated with your core. We pay special attention to the back arm in arabesque, learning how to keep it positioned slightly in front of the body to prevent it from pulling you off-balance. Throughout the 21-minute practice, you will receive detailed feedback on energy management.
Stamina is key when performing complex center work, and learning how to pace yourself while maintaining focus on your plié and transitions will elevate your performance. Whether you are practicing in a studio or a home space, this class provides the professional insights needed to master the intricacies of advanced ballet center work.
