What You'll Learn
- The specific mechanics and timing required for a successful promenade fouetté.
- How to use arm placement and reaching movements to complete turns with control.
- Refining transitions between movements like the chassé, balancé, and tombé.
- Techniques for maintaining turnout and alignment during complex center combinations.
- The role of breath in executing high relevés and smooth, controlled landings.
About This Video
Take your center practice to the next level with this comprehensive advanced ballet session from Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle more complex coordination and stability. We focus specifically on the mechanics of the promenade fouetté, a movement that requires an intricate balance of strength, timing, and placement. Throughout the lesson, we break down the transition from the relevé in à la seconde into the controlled plié in arabesque, ensuring you find the necessary 'lift' before the 'melt'.
Beyond just the big movements, this class emphasizes the importance of fluid transitions. You will practice combinations featuring the chassé, balancé, and sous-sus, learning how to connect these steps into a seamless performance. We also dive into the nuances of upper-body coordination, specifically how the reaching movement of the left arm can assist in finishing a turn with precision and elegance. Our instructor provides constant technical corrections, focusing on proper turnout, core engagement, and the use of breath to facilitate height in your relevé and softness in your landing.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that advanced technique is the foundation for artistry. While we prioritize precision in your enveloppé and stability on demi-pointe, we also encourage you to find your own expression. Whether you are working on the timing of a tombé or the height of your arabesque, this practice session provides the space to refine your skills and add your personal flair to every combination. Prepare to challenge your balance, improve your control, and gain confidence in your center-work execution.
