What You'll Learn
- Mastering en dedans pirouette timing using the "three pictures" method
- Developing fluid and supportive port de bras in complex combinations
- Improving spotting technique for better balance and orientation
- Executing precise transitions with glissade and tombé movements
- Building muscle memory through repetitive and controlled center practice
About This Video
Refine your center work with this comprehensive advanced ballet session from Broche Ballet. This class focuses heavily on the technical nuances of the en dedans pirouette, a challenging turn that requires impeccable timing and spatial awareness. Our instructor breaks down the mechanics of the turn, emphasizing the "three pictures" concept: the preparation, the simultaneous rise and rotation, and the clean finish.
You will learn how to drive your arm around during the turn to ensure it stays in sync with your body, a common struggle for many advanced students. Beyond turns, this lesson explores the artistry of port de bras. We dive into a beautiful and functional combination that integrates tendu, plié, and tombé movements.
The focus here is on fluidity and control, ensuring that your arms aren't just moving through space but are actively supporting your balance and expression. You'll also work on mastering the glissade and precise lunges to improve your transitions between bigger movements. Throughout the practice, there is a strong emphasis on spotting.
Proper spotting is the key to maintaining orientation and completing turns with grace. By focusing on where your head is positioned—specifically turning fully to the left and right—you will develop the muscle memory needed for consistent, high-quality pirouettes. This class isn't just about speed; it's about the beauty of slow, controlled movements and the precision that comes from dedicated practice.
Join Broche Ballet to elevate your technique and find greater confidence in your center work.
