What You'll Learn
- Master the technical mechanics and timing of the renversé
- Improve turn stability using the standing shoulder and heel connection
- Execute piqué turns and soutenus with proper alignment and force
- Refine waltz combinations with a focus on fluid transitions and tombé chassé
- Correct common posture errors like leaning back during center rotations
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive advanced center class at Broche Ballet, where we focus on the artistry and technical precision of the renversé. This session is meticulously designed for the experienced dancer who wishes to bridge the gap between intermediate turns and professional-grade center combinations. We begin by analyzing the mechanics of the renversé, a movement that requires a delicate balance of strength, flexibility, and coordination to execute with the necessary fluidity and control.
A major highlight of this class is our deep dive into turning techniques. We explore the concept that practice makes perfect, specifically when it comes to the timing of force application. You will learn that the exact moment your foot leaves the ground is when you must apply maximum force through the shoulders to initiate a clean, sharp rotation.
We focus heavily on correcting the common habit of leaning back during turns; instead, we emphasize maintaining a forward-leaning energy and a strong connection between the standing shoulder and the heel to ensure impeccable balance. The curriculum progresses into complex piqué turns and soutenus. We discuss how to utilize these steps to transition into an arabesque, adjusting your movement based on the space available to you.
Understanding the step-over movement is crucial here, and our instructor provides the cues needed to master the patience and timing required for these advanced transitions. Finally, we conclude the class with two distinct waltz combinations. These exercises integrate everything practiced throughout the session—tombé, chassé, and various turns—into a fluid, musical sequence.
By focusing on core engagement and proper body alignment, you will find more stability in your pirouettes and more height in your movements. Throughout the lesson, you will be encouraged to utilize your toes to push off the floor, a fundamental skill for achieving the necessary power for center work without sacrificing grace. Join Broche Ballet for this advanced practice and take your center work to the next level of excellence.
