What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining maximum turnout during *rond de jambe* transfers.
- Mastering the mechanics of controlled step-over turns without relying on momentum.
- Improving alignment and stability in *effacé tombé* and *écarté* sequences.
- Refining *pirouette* preparation and execution for better balance and rotation.
- Proper execution of a *révérence* to conclude your center practice with grace.
About This Video
Refine your center work in this intensive 18-minute advanced ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help dancers master the intricate mechanics of turnout and control, particularly during challenging sequences involving promenades and step-over turns. We move beyond simple repetitions to focus on the technical details that differentiate an intermediate student from a seasoned performer.
The lesson begins by delving into the nuances of maintaining turnout throughout complex transitions. You will explore *rond de jambe* transfers, where the instructor emphasizes the "slicing" motion of the heel to prevent it from slipping back or rolling inward. This focus on the heel-forward movement is essential for sustaining the line and stability required for advanced choreography.
The class also tackles *effacé tombé* sequences, where you are guided to maintain proper body alignment by thinking through the movement from *écarté* to *écarté*. A highlight of the session is the technical breakdown of step-over turns. These turns are often difficult to execute without relying on excess momentum, which can lead to a loss of control.
Here, you will learn to use your core and the strength of your standing leg to open up the movement and land with grace and stability. We also cover the *chassé* and *pas de bourrée*, ensuring that every transition is executed with precision and intention. At Broche Ballet, we believe that impeccable technique is the foundation of artistic expression.
Throughout the video, you will receive professional corrections aimed at improving your *pirouette* technique, *passé* placement, and overall body alignment. The class concludes with a structured *révérence*, allowing you to finish your practice with the elegance and poise that classical ballet demands. Join us for this advanced session to find your center, sharpen your focus, and elevate your dance practice.
