What You'll Learn
- How to execute balancé de côté in a circular pattern with control.
- Techniques for using the obliques to drive core-based rotations.
- Strategies for quick weight shifts and piqué transitions into arabesque.
- Proper shoulder and arm placement to generate power for turns.
- Maintaining balance by quickly shaping the leg under the center of gravity.
About This Video
Welcome to this Advanced Ballet Center session with Broche Ballet, where we tackle the complexities of balancé turning and dynamic angle work. This lesson is specifically designed to bridge the gap between simple footwork and professional-level coordination. Our primary focus is the balancé de côté performed in a circular pattern, a movement that requires precise weight distribution and a keen sense of spatial orientation.
A key element of this practice is the shoulder and arm action used to engage the obliques during rotation. The instructor explains how maintaining a straight line from finger to finger creates the necessary leverage to drive the body through space. By pulling the core back and down, you can generate the force needed for quick turns and transitions without sacrificing your posture.
This core-centric approach ensures that every relevé and piqué is grounded and stable. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of speed in the lower body. To maintain balance, you must shape the working leg quickly and pull it directly under your center of gravity.
This prevents the leg from dangling and allows for a smooth, controlled finish in positions like arabesque. You will also practice waltz patterns moving counterclockwise, which challenges your ability to maintain flow while executing quick changes of direction. Whether you are working on the height of your jumps or the precision of your transitions, the corrections provided in this session offer invaluable insights.
We look at how to pull the side of the body back when changing corners to provide the necessary force for turns, and how to use a deep plié to power your movements. This Advanced Ballet Center class at Broche Ballet is the perfect way to refine your technique and add a layer of sophistication to your dancing. Focus on the timing of your breath and the engagement of your core to stay lifted through every transition.
