What You'll Learn
- How to generate momentum for pirouettes using a sophisticated twist of the spine.
- Techniques for maintaining turnout and back engagement during complex center combinations.
- The mechanical execution of swivels and en dedans turns from a tendu position.
- Strategies for improving balance and control by coordinating the working leg and torso.
- Integrating musical timing with technical movements like plié and port de bras.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive advanced center session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for intermediate to advanced dancers looking to refine their technical execution and artistic expression outside of the barre. We begin with a focus on foundational center exercises including tendu, passé, and fondu, emphasizing the importance of maintaining impeccable turnout and core stability while moving through space.
The core of this lesson explores the sophisticated mechanics of momentum. You will learn how the twist of the spine and the engagement of the back serve as the primary drivers for powerful, controlled pirouettes. The instructor provides detailed guidance on the 'en dedans' swivel technique, teaching you how to turn toward the tendu front position and complete precise half-turns with balance.
We also dive into the relationship between the legs and the torso, specifically how the working leg should pull in opposition to the turn's direction to maintain stability. Throughout the class, you will practice short, targeted combinations that build muscle memory, such as the pause-plié-port de bras-pirouette sequence. These exercises are designed to help you integrate musicality with technical precision, ensuring that every movement is as graceful as it is strong.
Whether you are working on your lunge transitions or seeking more control in your pirouettes, this lesson provides the professional insights needed to advance your ballet journey.
