What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of piqué soutenu and advanced pirouette turns
- Refine transitions using tombé pas de bourrée with correct croisé alignment
- Enhance musicality and weight transfer through rhythmic balancé sequences
- Develop agility and precision in petite allegro steps like pas de chat
- Improve overall balance and control during complex step-over turn combinations
About This Video
Elevate your training with this 18-minute Advanced Ballet Center practice from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed for experienced dancers who want to push their boundaries through intricate footwork and sophisticated turning sequences. The class emphasizes the marriage of technical precision and artistic fluidity, ensuring that every movement is as graceful as it is correct.
We begin by establishing a strong foundation with relevé exercises, focusing on your vertical alignment and core engagement. As we move into the center, the combinations become increasingly complex, incorporating piqué soutenu and the quintessential tombé pas de bourrée. You will work on maintaining your turnout and posture while transitioning through croisé positions, ensuring a professional line throughout.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to mastering turns. From the preparatory plié to the final pirouette or fouetté, the instructor guides you through the mechanics of spotting, weight placement, and the step-over action required for advanced combinations. You will also explore the rhythmic nuances of the balancé, learning how to use your breath to enhance the movement's quality.
In the petite allegro section, we focus on speed and agility with steps like the pas de chat and glissade. These movements require quick feet and a light touch, challenging you to stay on top of your legs throughout the sequence. This Broche Ballet session isn't just about learning steps; it's about refining your craft through repetition and professional feedback.
By the end of this class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to link complex movements together with seamless transitions and impeccable control. Whether you are preparing for performance or simply honing your skills, this advanced center work provides the technical rigor necessary to take your ballet practice to the next level.
