What You'll Learn
- Master the fluid transition of a failli and the delicate footwork of a bourrée.
- Improve balance and weight distribution during complex turn sequences.
- Refine turnout and alignment in advanced center combinations involving développé and soutenu.
- Develop musicality and precision in piqué movements and traveling steps.
- Execute a graceful reverence to conclude your practice with professional poise.
About This Video
Welcome to a challenging and rewarding session at Broche Ballet. This 21-minute advanced ballet center practice is designed to refine your execution of intricate movements while building the strength required for professional-level combinations. We focus on the nuance of weight transfer and the fluid connection between steps, specifically targeting the failli and bourrée. These transitions are essential for creating the seamless flow required in advanced variations and classical choreography.
The class begins with a brief review of foundational principles in the center. Even at an advanced level, maintaining a deep plié and active turnout is essential for stability. We transition quickly into dynamic combinations involving soutenu and développé, where the instructor emphasizes control and precision. You will work on your weight distribution through movements like tombé and piqué soutenu, ensuring every transition is both seamless and musical. The focus remains on how to carry your weight effectively through the space without losing your center of gravity.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to turns. Whether you are practicing step-over turns or refining your piqué turns, the emphasis remains on proper alignment and the use of the core. The instructor provides corrections to help you find your axis and improve your spotting. You will learn how to maintain your turnout during complex sequences like fouettés, ensuring that your technical base supports your artistic expression. By focusing on the mechanics of the rotation, you can achieve more consistent and controlled turns.
As we move through the center, we explore the pas de valse and larger traveling steps. This sequence encourages you to use the full space while maintaining the delicate balance required for advanced work. The session concludes with a traditional reverence, allowing you to find length in your spine and elegance in your final bow. By the end of this class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to link steps together with the grace and power characteristic of Broche Ballet’s training method.
