What You'll Learn
- Mastering the artistic contrast between fast passé and slow développé in adagio combinations.
- Techniques for maintaining balance and speed during complex pirouette and fouetté sequences.
- Proper arm positioning and breath control to enhance fluid center choreography.
- Executing precise plié, relevé, and fondu for powerful and stable center work.
- Integrating chassé and waltz steps with technical accuracy and musicality.
About This Video
Step into the center with Broche Ballet for an intensive 22-minute Advanced Ballet class designed to challenge your technical precision and artistic expression. This session is meticulously structured to help intermediate and advanced dancers transition from the stability of the barre to the fluidity of center floor work. " This exercise is specifically designed to work on the juxtaposition of speed and control; you will focus on executing a lightning-fast passé followed by a slow, luxurious développé.
Throughout this combination, we emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong arabesque and finding a grounded plié to support your transitions. As the class progresses, we shift our focus toward dynamic turning combinations. You will work through a series of fast pirouettes and fouettés, where the instructor provides detailed corrections on spotting, arm placement, and the essential coordination between the plié and relevé.
Understanding the mechanics of a proper fondu is crucial here, as it provides the necessary power for multiple rotations and stable finishes in sus-sous. We also explore the nuances of rond de jambe en l'air and how to integrate these into larger choreographic phrases without losing your center. In addition to the technical components, this class dives deep into the "how" and "why" of ballet movement.
You will learn how to use your breath to facilitate relaxation in the upper body, preventing tension from creeping into your shoulders during complex sequences. We conclude the technical portion with a graceful waltz and chassé sequence that encourages expansive movement across the floor. Finally, the class wraps up with a dedicated cool-down and stretching routine to help your muscles recover.
This comprehensive approach ensures that you aren't just memorizing steps, but truly understanding the mechanics of advanced ballet technique under Broche Ballet’s expert guidance.
