What You'll Learn
- How to generate and control the force necessary for consistent double pirouettes
- Strategies for using the arms and port de bras to enhance turning momentum
- Integrating balancé and arabesque into fluid center combinations
- Mental techniques to stay present and focused during high-intensity sequences
- Refining the timing between the plié and the push-off for more powerful turns
About This Video
Elevate your center work with this intensive Broche Ballet practice session designed specifically for intermediate and advanced dancers. In this class, we move away from the barre to focus on the dynamic power required for complex center combinations. The primary focus of this session is the mechanics of the double pirouette, specifically how to harness 'force' and 'momentum' through proper alignment and aggressive intention.
Our instructor guides you through a series of exercises that bridge the gap between static positions and fluid, powerful movements. You will explore how a deep plié serves as the engine for your turns and how a precise port de bras can provide the necessary whip for multiple rotations. The class includes sequences featuring balancé and arabesque, teaching you how to carry momentum from one step directly into the next.
Beyond the physical mechanics, this lesson delves into the psychology of a dancer. You will learn the importance of a 'fighting spirit' during challenging turns, and the mental discipline required to treat every pirouette as a fresh start, unburdened by previous attempts. Throughout the session, we use essential French terminology like soutenu and relevé to ensure your technical vocabulary remains as sharp as your execution.
We conclude with a focus on port de bras and controlled movement to cool down, emphasizing that proper technique must be paired with self-care and recovery. Join us to transform your center work from a series of steps into a powerful, expressive performance.
