What You'll Learn
- Master complex piqué fouetté transitions and placement in center combinations
- Improve coordination and speed with intricate tendu and fondu footwork
- Refine turn mechanics by focusing on shoulder placement and upper body alignment
- Execute a lyrical and challenging adagio incorporating développé and promenade
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 31-minute Advanced Ballet Center class at Broche Ballet. Designed for the experienced dancer, this session moves beyond basic positions to explore complex pathways and fancy footwork that demand both mental focus and physical precision. The class focuses on executing intricate movements with the control and artistry expected at an advanced level.
The lesson begins with intensive center work that blends strength and fluidity. You will dive into a challenging fondu sequence that tests your stability and control on the standing leg while maintaining a high level of turnout. The footwork continues to intensify with advanced tendu combinations that incorporate quick weight shifts and precise transitions. Throughout these exercises, our instructor provides detailed corrections regarding alignment and weight placement to ensure your technique remains impeccable during demanding sequences.
A major focus of this session is the mechanics of turns and the piqué fouetté. You will learn the importance of the upper body in turn execution, specifically focusing on how pulling the shoulder back toward the corner provides the necessary torque and stability for a clean finish. The sequence includes transitions through pas de bourrée, soutenu, and tombé, allowing you to practice maintaining your center of gravity through varied speeds and directions.
The session culminates in a "wild adagio" that challenges your extension and balance. You will work through développé, promenade, and grand battement, focusing on the fluidity of your port de bras. The combination of slow, controlled movements and expansive arm placements helps to develop the artistry required for professional-quality performance. We conclude the class with a traditional reverence, offering a moment to reflect on the strength and grace developed during this intensive center practice. This class is ideal for intermediate to advanced students who are ready to push their boundaries and master sophisticated choreography with Broche Ballet.
