What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination of a piqué fouetté within a waltz rhythm.
- Improve your penché technique by staying forward through the descent and ascent.
- Refine arm placement and port de bras during rapid center transitions.
- Enhance stability in relevé using the lead arm for momentum and balance.
- Execute complex combinations involving écarté and rond de jambe to arabesque.
About This Video
Welcome to this 24-minute Advanced Ballet Center practice from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to challenge your technical precision and artistic expression. This session moves beyond basic sequences, pushing intermediate and advanced students to master complex coordination and balance in the center without the support of the barre. The class begins with a rigorous focus on plié and tendu combinations, quickly transitioning into a tricky tendu pirouette sequence.
Here, you will work on the subtle weight shifts required to move from a sharp tendu into a clean, controlled turn. The instructor provides detailed feedback on maintaining your turnout and alignment even during rapid footwork. One of the highlights of this class is the challenging piqué fouetté waltz combination.
Executing a fouetté in the center requires a strong core and precise port de bras. You will learn how to use your arms effectively, throwing the lead arm up with your relevé to maintain verticality and momentum. We also explore movements in écarté and transitions from rond de jambe to arabesque, emphasizing the importance of posture throughout these expansive movements.
As we move into the adagio section, the focus shifts to the penché. Many dancers struggle with pulling back too soon; this class teaches you how the lifting leg actually pushes the torso forward. By staying forward as you return from the penché, you maintain a more secure center of gravity.
We conclude with a detailed look at développé and chassé transitions, ensuring every movement is fluid yet controlled. To wrap up the session, we practice a formal révérence, incorporating deep pliés and expressive head movements. This isn't just a workout; it’s a masterclass in the nuances of classical ballet technique.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, these exercises will help you achieve the stability and grace required for advanced performance.
