What You'll Learn
- Refined technical drills for stable and controlled en dehors pirouettes.
- Fluid adagio combinations featuring proper développé and fondu mechanics.
- Coordination of port de bras and core engagement for improved center balance.
- Mastering transitions and traveling steps using chassé and pas de bourrée.
- Enhancing artistic expression through the unique wave movement concept.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive Advanced Ballet Center session at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to challenge your technical precision and artistic depth. This 26-minute class serves as a masterclass in center work, focusing on the intricate mechanics of turns and the fluid transitions required for professional-level execution. The instructor provides clear guidance on how to maintain your center while moving through complex sequences, ensuring that every movement is both technically sound and aesthetically pleasing.
The session begins with a sophisticated adagio sequence. Here, you will work on the strength and extension required for a clean développé and the controlled descent of a fondu. We emphasize the importance of sustaining positions to build the necessary muscular endurance for center work. As you move through these slow, controlled movements, you will also practice your port de bras, ensuring your arms are an extension of your back and breath rather than separate appendages. The introduction of the "wave movement" adds a layer of texture to your port de bras, encouraging a more organic and expressive quality in your upper body.
A significant portion of this practice is dedicated to the en dehors pirouette. The instructor provides actionable tips on spotting and core engagement, which are the foundations of a successful turn. You will engage in specific drills designed to improve your take-off from plié and your balance in passé. We also explore the connectivity of steps, using chassé and pas de bourrée to travel across the floor with grace and efficiency. These linking steps are essential for creating a seamless flow between major movements. By the end of this class, you will have refined your technique in soutenu, bourrée, and various turning drills, allowing you to dance with more confidence and artistry.
