What You'll Learn
- Technical drills to improve balance and rotation in attitude pirouettes.
- Methods for using the shoulders and elbows as steering tools for smoother turns.
- Strategies for using the passé to change directions and corners quickly.
- Advanced adagio sequences focusing on sustained control and precise landings.
- Techniques for checking alignment during landings by lowering through a flat foot.
About This Video
Elevate your center practice with this comprehensive session from Broche Ballet, specifically curated for the advanced dancer. This class dives deep into the nuances of center work, focusing on the intricate mechanics of pirouettes, adagio, and dynamic turning sequences. One of the core highlights of this lesson is the emphasis on 'steering' through turns.
By driving the shoulders down and keeping the elbows lifted, you gain a new level of control over your rotation, ensuring your pirouettes are both stable and consistent. We explore the specific geometry of the room, practicing how to use a passé as a transitional tool to navigate corners and change directions with fluid efficiency. The class also tackles the artistry of attitude turns, providing drills to find your center and maintain the integrity of the shape while in motion.
Beyond just the turns, we focus on the often-overlooked aspect of the landing. By practicing lowering on a flat foot before moving into a plié, you can effectively diagnose and correct alignment issues, leading to cleaner finishes in your routines. Whether you are working on a tombé, pas de bourrée, or a complex waltz sequence, the focus remains on core stability and graceful execution.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine these advanced techniques, helping you build the strength and confidence needed for professional-level center work. This practice is not just about the steps themselves, but about understanding the physics of movement and the intentionality behind every transition. You will learn to use your body's natural alignment to find ease in difficult rotations and power in your adagio.
