What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining stability and turnout in the working leg during fouetté turns
- How to use port de bras and torso alignment as an effective counterbalance during rotation
- Proper landing mechanics from a pirouette to avoid falling forward or hopping
- The importance of keeping the standing side lifted to maintain a centered axis
- Refining adagio movements with a focus on allongé and upper body fluidity
About This Video
Step into the center with Broche Ballet for an intensive session dedicated to the art of control and precision. This advanced ballet class is specifically designed to bridge the gap between slow, controlled adagio work and the dynamic power required for fouetté turns. By focusing on slow combinations, dancers can isolate the mechanics of their alignment, ensuring that every movement from a port de bras to a rond de jambe is executed with intentionality and grace.
A core focus of this lesson is the development of stability during complex turns. We delve deep into the technical nuances of the fouetté, emphasizing the necessity of keeping the working leg turned out throughout the rotation. Dancers often struggle with maintaining balance as they accelerate; here, we teach you how to use your port de bras and torso as a counterbalance to remain upright and centered.
You will learn why the standing side of the body must always feel higher and more engaged than the working side to create a solid axis for rotation. The class also addresses common pitfalls in landing pirouettes and fouettés. By practicing the transition into passé and controlling the descent of the leg, you will learn how to avoid the forward fall or the tendency to hop upon completion.
We explore how the leg changes shape as it comes down and how to maintain a strong core to stay centered throughout the movement. Beyond the turns, we refine the artistry of the upper body. Through allongé and expressive arm movements, you will learn to maintain a professional line even during the most demanding technical sequences.
The session concludes with a traditional révérence, allowing you to ground yourself and reflect on the progress made during your practice. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to level up your technical mastery, this practice provides the tools necessary for graceful, controlled, and powerful ballet dancing.
