What You'll Learn
- Developing core stability for center tendu and adagio sequences without barre support.
- Executing clean pirouettes and posé turns with proper alignment and spotting.
- Enhancing artistic expression through coordinated port de bras and allongé lines.
- Perfecting transitions using tombé, balancé, and soutenu movements for fluid dancing.
- Refining posture and weight placement in a sustained arabesque position.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 19-minute advanced ballet center class from Broche Ballet. Transitioning away from the barre requires a heightened sense of core engagement and a deep understanding of weight placement. This session is meticulously designed to help experienced dancers find their equilibrium and artistic voice in the center of the floor.
The class begins with a focus on fluid port de bras and allongé, ensuring that the upper body remains expressive even during technically demanding sequences. We then move into center tendu exercises. Without the support of the barre, these movements challenge your internal stability and force you to find your true vertical alignment.
You will work through various directions, emphasizing the importance of a clean pull-back and a strong standing leg. Our adagio section focuses on control and extension. You will explore the arabesque position, working on sustaining height while maintaining a square torso.
The instructor provides detailed feedback on how to use your breath to facilitate movement, making even the most difficult plié or transition look effortless. Turning is a core component of this advanced session. We break down the mechanics of the pirouette and posé turn, focusing on the preparation and the spot to ensure consistency and balance.
You will also practice dynamic transitions like the tombé, balancé, and soutenu, which are essential for connecting movements into a cohesive dance phrase. Throughout the video, the emphasis remains on the marriage of technique and performance. It is not just about where your foot is placed, but how you get there.
The class concludes with a traditional révérence, allowing you to acknowledge your hard work and finish the session with grace. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your daily practice, this video offers the high-level instruction needed to take your ballet skills to the next level.
