What You'll Learn
- Techniques to master the transition between en dedans and en dehors turns
- How to use a forward reach to create stable and graceful arabesque landings
- Strategies for finding stillness and core engagement before initiating turns
- Improving balance and recovery using extended balancé and relevé work
About This Video
Take your center work to the next level with this comprehensive Advanced Ballet Center class at Broche Ballet. In this practice session, we delve deep into the mechanics of turning, focusing on the intricate waltzy combinations that challenge even experienced dancers. This session is specifically designed to help you bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic expression through focused repetition and technical refinement.
The core of this lesson revolves around the execution of en dedans and en dehors turns. We explore how to maintain a strong center and find that elusive moment of stillness before initiating your movement. This quiet preparation is what allows for the explosive yet controlled power needed for advanced pirouettes.
You will practice navigating complex combinations that incorporate port de bras, tombé, and pas de bourrée, ensuring every transition is as fluid as the turns themselves. One of the most valuable aspects of this class is the focus on the landing. Many dancers struggle with falling back or losing their line after a turn.
Here, we emphasize the feeling of reaching forward through the body, particularly when moving into a fourth arabesque landing. By treating the landing as an extension of the movement rather than the end of it, you will find greater stability and a smoother transition into subsequent steps. We will also work on holding your balancé for longer durations, using it as a tool for recovery and control.
Throughout the session, you will be guided through exercises that improve your relevé strength, fondu control, and overall coordination. Whether you are perfecting your chassé or refining the height of your arabesque, this class provides the technical cues and professional encouragement needed to build confidence in the center. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your turns from a technical challenge into a highlight of your performance.
