What You'll Learn
- How to execute a piqué soutenu and pas de bourrée en tournant with precision.
- Techniques for maintaining turnout and centering during complex center turns.
- Combining tombé, fondu, and chassé into fluid, advanced combinations.
- The nuances of proper weight placement for stable pirouettes and arabesque.
- Mastering a sophisticated footwork sequence ending in a traditional révérence.
About This Video
Elevate your technique with this intensive 21-minute Advanced Ballet Center session from Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle more complex coordination, "fancy footwork," and intricate turning sequences. Throughout the lesson, we move beyond simple movements to integrate challenging steps like the pas de bourrée en tournant and piqué soutenu into fluid, artistic combinations.
Our instructor breaks down each movement with a focus on precision and placement. You will delve deep into the mechanics of turnout, learning how to slide the foot across the floor while maintaining an active engagement of the hip to drive the femur head over the standing leg. This level of detail is essential for the stability required in center work, particularly when transitioning through a tombé or a deep fondu.
We also address the nuances of weight transfer, ensuring that every plié and chassé serves as a powerful preparation for what comes next. A significant portion of this practice is dedicated to the art of the turn. We explore the dynamics of pirouettes and piqué movements, emphasizing the importance of centering and balance.
By breaking down complex combinations into manageable parts, you will learn how to maintain your line in arabesque and execute turns with confidence. The session concludes with a focus on artistry and tradition, guiding you through a sophisticated sequence of footwork that leads into a beautiful curtsy and a formal révérence. Whether you are practicing in a studio or a home space, this class provides the professional corrections and detailed explanations needed to refine your performance.
Persistence is key at the advanced level; by repeating these combinations and focusing on the subtle shifts in weight and épaulement, you will develop the muscle memory and grace characteristic of a seasoned dancer. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine your center technique and bring a new level of sophistication to your dancing.
