What You'll Learn
- Master the timing and coordination required for advanced center rond de jambe.
- Learn the critical shoulder-over-heel alignment to improve pirouette stability.
- Develop the momentum and control necessary for fluid renversé and fouetté turns.
- Refine the artistic execution of the reverence and traditional curtsy.
- Improve breath control to maintain composure during complex turning projects.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive advanced center practice session at Broche Ballet. Moving from the barre to the center floor requires a significant shift in core engagement and spatial awareness. This session is designed to help you bridge that gap by focusing on some of the most challenging movements in the ballet repertoire, including the renversé and various fouetté turn projects. We begin with center rond de jambe combinations to establish the rhythmic timing and leg coordination necessary for the more explosive movements to follow. These exercises help you find your center of gravity while moving through the floor with grace and precision.
A major focus of this class is the mechanics of momentum and the 'shoulder over heel' alignment. As you progress into complex pirouette and pas de bourrée sequences, maintaining this vertical stack is crucial for speed and stability. You will learn how to use your fondu to generate power and your relevé to find the height needed for successful rotations. We emphasize that timing is the heartbeat of the turn; being slightly behind the music often leads to falling out of a movement. By mastering the syncopation of your plié and the snap of your head, you will find greater consistency in your center work.
Beyond the physical steps, we delve into the importance of breath and composure. Dancing at an advanced level requires you to remain calm and focused even when the combinations become intricate. We finish the session with a traditional reverence, focusing on the control required for a deep curtsy and the high carriage of the head. This final movement is not just a sign-off but a continuation of the discipline and artistry practiced throughout the lesson. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine these advanced skills and build the strength required for professional-level execution.
