What You'll Learn
- How to generate internal momentum from a standstill for more powerful turns.
- Techniques for executing fast, stable pirouettes and fouetté turns.
- Strategies for maintaining balance by staying lifted on the supporting side.
- Correct landing mechanics to ensure clean finishes and seamless transitions.
- Refining leg power to drive movement speed without losing control.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this Advanced Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed for dancers looking to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and professional-level execution. We focus on one of the most challenging aspects of center work: creating momentum from nothing. This skill is essential for performing dynamic turns and transitions without relying on large, disruptive preparations. Throughout the lesson, we break down how to generate power internally to fuel your movement.
The class begins with a difficult adagio sequence that demands exceptional balance and control. From there, we transition into high-energy turn combinations. You will explore the mechanics of the plié, relevé, plié, tendu sequence, which acts as a fundamental motor for generating speed in your pirouettes and fouetté turns. Our instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining stability by staying 'up' on one side, ensuring your center of gravity remains centered even during the most demanding sequences.
Precision in landing is another core focus of this session. You will learn why landing facing your intended direction is superior to over-rotating into a corner, allowing for cleaner finishes and smoother transitions into subsequent steps like chassé or arabesque. By focusing on the power of the legs rather than just upper-body swinging, you will gain a new level of control over your speed and rotation. Whether you are working on multiple pirouettes or refining your fouetté technique, this class offers the technical nuances needed to succeed. Broche Ballet provides the professional insights necessary to transform your center work from a struggle of balance into a display of strength and artistry.
