Advanced Ballet Center: Mastering Tendu, Waltz, and Adagio Artistry

Elevate your training with this comprehensive Advanced Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for the dedicated dancer looking to bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic performance. We begin by addressing a common challenge: making the upper body as expressive as the legs. By 'thinking big' during your port de bras, you will learn to avoid a floppy or weak appearance, ensuring your arms are always coordinated and connected. You will practice bringing the arms through a clear high fifth position before moving into an expansive allongé to create professional, long lines.

Alignment is a core focus of this class, particularly during the passé. Whether performing a passé over or preparing for a pirouette, maintaining your weight over the standing foot is essential for balance. The instructor provides specific cues on how to use your core to stay centered and stable during these transitions. Throughout the session, you will work through a variety of combinations including tendu, pas de bourrée, and soutenu, all while maintaining the grace of a deep plié.

The class also explores the beauty of adagio and the rhythm of the waltz. You will learn how to integrate an arabesque into moving sequences, focusing on the coordination of the head and eyes to enhance the overall aesthetic. These exercises are designed to build the stamina and control required for advanced center work. Finally, we conclude with a traditional curtsy to reinforce posture and poise. This class is an excellent way to refine your turns, lengthen your lines, and bring more emotional expression to your dancing from the comfort of your own home.