What You'll Learn
- How to maintain and direct momentum through complex pirouette combinations.
- Techniques for piqué attitude turns by targeting the back corner for better alignment.
- Strategies to improve landing stability by creating counter-tension in the body.
- The importance of head placement and weight distribution during turns and adage.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this Broche Ballet advanced center session, specifically designed to bridge the gap between controlled strength and dynamic rotation. Over 18 minutes, this class focuses on the intricate mechanics of movement and turns, providing high-level dancers with the technical cues necessary to find stability and power in the center. We begin with fluid adage movements that challenge your balance and extensions, before transitioning into complex pirouette combinations and piqué attitude turns.
A primary focus of this lesson is the mastery of momentum. You will learn how to avoid losing power by visualizing the back corner as your target, ensuring you hit your attitude position with immediate intention. The instructor provides essential corrections on head placement, teaching you to bring your weight fully over your standing foot during relevé to ensure a secure axis for every rotation. This session also addresses the psychological aspect of advanced work—learning to trust your legs to take your full weight during challenging preparations, such as those for en dehors pirouettes.
To improve your finishes, we explore the concept of "thinking bigger" on landings. By reaching in opposite directions with your arms and feet, you can effectively counteract momentum to stop with grace and precision. Whether you are working on your tendu transitions, deep fondu stability, or the fluidity of your piqué turns, this class offers the professional guidance needed to refine your artistry and execution. Join us in the studio to perfect your center work and find your peak performance.
