What You'll Learn
- Master complex footwork sequences involving piqué soutenu and pas de bourrée.
- Utilize the shoulders and upper body to generate power and stability for pirouettes.
- Improve balance and core control during advanced center combinations.
- Refine port de bras and head placement for enhanced performance artistry.
- Apply technical alignment to dynamic movements like tombé and chassé.
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season while refining your technical precision with our Advanced Ballet Center class. This session at Broche Ballet is specifically designed for experienced dancers who want to maintain their discipline through challenging sequences set to festive Christmas music. Moving away from the barre requires a heightened sense of core stability and spatial awareness, and this class provides the perfect environment to hone those skills.
We begin with a series of exercises that bridge the gap between simple movements and complex choreography. Starting with foundational elements like plié and passé, the instructor quickly transitions into dynamic combinations. A significant portion of this lesson focuses on the mechanics of turns.
You will learn how to effectively use your shoulders and upper body to generate the necessary power for successful pirouettes, moving beyond basic preparation into more advanced execution. The class explores intricate footwork patterns, including piqué soutenu, tombé, and various forms of pas de bourrée. Throughout these exercises, the emphasis remains on maintaining turnout and finding your center of gravity.
We also dive into the artistry of the movement, focusing on port de bras and the extension of the arabesque to ensure every combination is as beautiful as it is technically sound. Whether you are working on your balance in a balancé or finding momentum in a chassé, this class offers the cues and repetitions needed to master professional-level center work. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of consistent practice.
This holiday-themed class is not just a seasonal treat but a rigorous workout that will leave you feeling stronger and more coordinated. We conclude the session with a formal final bow, honoring the tradition of ballet while celebrating your personal growth on the dance floor.
