What You'll Learn
- Master the technical alignment of ears and hips for stable, consistent pirouettes.
- Execute challenging adagio promenades with enhanced core control and poise.
- Refine complex footwork patterns including pas de bourrée and soutenu transitions.
- Integrate proper breathing and relaxation techniques into high-energy waltz combinations.
About This Video
Refine your technique and elevate your artistry with this comprehensive Advanced Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed for experienced dancers who are ready to translate their barre strength into fluid, powerful center work. We begin with focused tendu exercises to sharpen footwork and establish a strong connection to the floor.
As we progress into the adagio section, you will be challenged with a complex promenade that requires immense core stability and a keen sense of placement. A key focus of this lesson is the technical nuance of turns. You will learn specific visual cues, such as aligning your ears in front of your hips for en dehors movements and pulling your hips directly under your ears for stable, consistent pirouettes.
By understanding these subtle shifts in body positioning, you can generate more efficient energy and improve your overall control during rotations. We also emphasize the importance of maintaining calm arms during intricate footwork patterns, such as the plié relevé and pas de bourrée sequences. The class transitions into a dynamic waltz combination, blending technical rigor with the joy of movement.
Here, you will practice integrating terms like chassé, passé, and soutenu into a seamless flow. We also explore the use of fondu to create a melting quality in your transitions and allongé to add breath and length to your lines. Throughout the practice, your instructor provides professional guidance on breathing and relaxation techniques, ensuring that you remain composed even during the most demanding combinations.
Whether you are working on your arabesque or perfecting your footwork timing, this class offers the tools you need to reach the next level of your dance journey.
