What You'll Learn
- Refine control in rond de jambe en l'air during adagio sequences.
- Master the use of the shoulders to initiate momentum and energy in pirouettes.
- Develop smooth transitions between fourth and fifth positions after turns.
- Improve balance and arm placement in arabesque and passé center work.
- Learn to maintain core stability throughout complex turning combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive advanced ballet center practice designed to refine your technical precision and artistic fluidity. In this session with Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the complexities of adagio work, specifically focusing on the control required for rond de jambe en l'air. As advanced dancers know, the challenge of the center lies in maintaining stability without the support of the barre.
This class addresses that challenge head-on by exploring how to manage momentum while transitioning between slow, controlled movements and dynamic turns. We begin with a series of exercises meant to establish a strong foundation in arabesque and passé. The instructor emphasizes the importance of core engagement and proper arm placement to facilitate clean pirouettes and piqué soutenu combinations.
A key focus of this lesson is the transition from adagio into more energetic sequences. You will learn how to use your shoulders to initiate turns effectively, ensuring that your energy remains behind the movement rather than pulling you off-balance. Throughout the class, we examine the nuances of closing into a stable fifth position.
Rather than rushing through a relevé or a soutenu, we practice finding the exact moment of balance needed to slide down the leg smoothly. This attention to detail prevents fidgeting in the fourth position and ensures that every landing is as intentional as the movement that preceded it. By mastering these transitions, you will develop a more professional quality of movement that translates to both performance and daily practice.
Whether you are working on your chassé transitions or looking to perfect the landing of your pirouette, this class provides the technical corrections and encouragement needed to elevate your dancing. Join us at Broche Ballet to cultivate the control and momentum necessary for advanced center work.
