What You'll Learn
- Refine pirouette mechanics with a focus on hip alignment and high-fifth port de bras.
- Master a fluid waltz sequence incorporating tombé and pas de bourrée.
- Develop adagio control through precise enveloppé and promenade techniques.
- Improve arabesque stability by engaging the supporting leg and maintaining turnout.
About This Video
Step into the virtual studio with Broche Ballet for an intensive 18-minute Advanced Ballet Center session designed to challenge your technical precision and artistic expression. This practice focuses on the nuances of center work, moving from the slow, controlled strength of a beautiful adagio to the dynamic energy of a long, dancey waltz. Throughout the class, your instructor provides detailed corrections to help you transition from simple execution to professional-level performance.
The class begins with a sophisticated adagio sequence. Here, we focus on the foundational elements of the demi-plié and développé to create long, elegant lines. You will practice allongés and enveloppé movements, emphasizing the fluidity and breath within your port de bras. A significant portion of this segment is dedicated to the promenade, where maintaining turnout and core stability is essential for a smooth, controlled rotation on one leg. We also explore the enveloppé en relevé, a crucial movement that sets up the subsequent steps forward with grace and power.
As we transition into pirouette work, the instruction becomes highly technical. You will refine your turns through tendu and passé progressions, learning how to properly set up your alignment. The instructor highlights the importance of keeping the hips forward to prevent leaning and ensuring the arms follow the movement of the body for perfect coordination. We explore pirouette combinations with a high-fifth arm position, teaching you how to finish each sequence with poise.
The highlight of the session is an expansive waltz combination. This segment encourages you to move through space using tombé and pas de bourrée steps. You will learn to integrate arabesque lines into your movement, focusing on pushing through the supporting leg and keeping the knee back to maintain rock-solid balance. By the end of this Broche Ballet class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to blend technical mechanics with the performance quality required for advanced center work.
