What You'll Learn
- Advanced techniques for stable and powerful en dedans pirouettes.
- How to maintain flow and momentum between glissades and soutenu turns.
- Proper weight placement and alignment during complex center combinations.
- Strategies for maintaining balance in slow turns and développé sequences.
- Professional tips for shoulder placement and side engagement in turns.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 23-minute center practice designed for the advanced dancer. At Broche Ballet, we believe that center work is where your barre training truly comes to life through movement and grace. This session focuses on the intricate mechanics of en dedans pirouettes and the fluidity required for seamless transitions in complex combinations.
The en dedans pirouette is often more challenging than its en dehors counterpart. This class breaks down the preparation, emphasizing a straight back leg to harness momentum—much like you would at the barre. You will explore two distinct entries into the passé: the traditional down-up movement and the direct drive into passé.
A key focus is keeping the "face over the foot" during the rotation to ensure a clean, controlled finish. Moving through space requires more than just strength; it requires "stringing" steps together. We analyze the glissade and how to prevent a loss of energy or unnecessary height between the landing and the subsequent turn.
By treating the glissade and soutenu as a singular, connected phrase, you achieve a professional level of fluidity. We also discuss pulling the opposite shoulder back to maintain control and posture during these transitions. Complex combinations involving tombé, développé, and à la seconde positions demand exceptional core engagement.
This class provides cues for "squeezing the side" and maintaining a consistent center of gravity even as the tempo changes. Whether you are performing a piqué or a slow turn, the emphasis remains on precise alignment and maintaining a graceful croisé orientation. By mastering these nuances, you will find greater stability and confidence in your dancing.
We wrap up the session with a focused look at changing corners and releasing the side to ensure your left side is as strong as your right. Finish your practice with a refined curtsy, carrying the poise gained throughout the lesson into your everyday life.
