What You'll Learn
- Mastering the coordination of brain teaser tendu and complex fondu combinations.
- Utilizing shoulder force to generate power and control in advanced pirouettes.
- Refining waltz timing with down-up-down sequences and frozen poses.
- Maintaining consistent momentum through transitions like chassé and tombé.
- Executing professional-level écarté and arabesque with proper alignment and balance.
About This Video
Step into a challenging session with Broche Ballet designed for the advanced dancer looking to refine their center work. This class dives deep into complex coordination, beginning with a "brain teaser" tendu that demands mental focus and physical precision. You will work through intricate combinations that challenge your stability in écarté and your control during challenging fondu exercises.
A significant focus of this lesson is mastering the waltzy feel of center movements. We break down the "down, up, down" rhythm of the waltz, teaching you how to freeze specific poses to showcase line and balance before moving into the next step. This mastery of tempo control is essential for fluid, professional-looking execution.
Turning technique takes center stage as we explore the mechanics of the pirouette. You will learn how to use shoulder force effectively, understanding how the shoulders generate the necessary momentum to push yourself around while maintaining a centered relevé. By focusing on the role of the upper body in generating turn power, you will find more consistency in your pirouettes and fouetté sequences.
Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of momentum and flow. From the initial tombé and chassé into an arabesque to the final, graceful révérence, you will learn to maintain a steady energy. The instructor provides real-time feedback on balance, core strength, and the precision of arm positions, ensuring every dégagé and plié contributes to a powerful overall performance.
The instructor emphasizes the relationship between core strength and balance. By engaging the core, you provide a stable base for the limbs to move freely, which is especially critical during weight shifts. Practice these combinations repeatedly to build muscle memory, allowing you to focus more on the artistry and waltzy quality of the movement.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this session provides the repetitions needed to master these difficult techniques.
