What You'll Learn
- Mastering turnout and glute engagement during complex piqué and attitude turns
- Proper heel presentation and foot articulation in transitions like tombé and pas de bourrée
- Technical strategies for increasing height and control in your arabesque
- Refining the coordination of the upper body with lower body mechanics during center work
- Developing the stamina and precision required for advanced allegro combinations
About This Video
Take your practice to the middle of the floor with this comprehensive 22-minute Advanced Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for experienced dancers who are ready to refine their technical execution while tackling beautiful, challenging combinations. The class moves through a series of exercises that demand both physical strength and artistic precision, starting with balancing and moving into complex turning sequences.
You will work extensively on piqué turns and soutenus, focusing on the mechanics of the piqué passé to ensure a clean, high position. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering attitude turns, where the instructor provides detailed feedback on maintaining momentum and proper leg placement. Throughout the combinations, special attention is paid to the 'hidden' details that separate student dancers from advanced performers.
You will learn how to properly present your heel during transitions such as tombé and pas de bourrée, ensuring your turnout remains active from the hip rather than just the feet. The lesson also covers the essential role of glute engagement in pushing the knee back during a passé, preventing the common mistake of the knee dropping forward. As the class progresses into larger movements like glissades and grand jetés, you'll be encouraged to find more height in your arabesque and more breath in your upper body.
With multiple repetitions and music restarts, this class offers a workshop-style environment where you can truly dig into the nuances of alignment and articulation. Whether you are looking to sharpen your turns or improve your overall presentation, this session provides the high-level corrections needed to elevate your artistry.
