What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining core engagement and 'float' during advanced pirouettes
- Proper mechanics of piqué turns, focusing on leg placement and spotting for momentum
- How to use functional port de bras to generate power in balancé and waltz steps
- Precise execution of tombé pas de bourrée sequences into stable arabesque positions
- Improving stability and lift during complex balance and déboulé exercises
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive center practice designed for the advanced dancer seeking to bridge the gap between technical drill and artistic performance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that mastering the center is the key to fluid, professional-level expression. This session focuses on the complex intersection of technical precision and musicality, specifically within intricate waltz sequences and rapid-fire footwork.
We begin with a focused port de bras and stretching sequence to help you find your vertical axis and lengthen your lines. Transitioning into the main combinations, we explore the 'pas de la paix' sequence—a challenging combination involving balancé, arabesque, and pas de bourrée. The key to these movements lies in the core; keeping it engaged allows you to find that essential 'float' during pirouettes and transition steps.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to piqué turns and arabesque stability. You will learn how to properly execute a piqué turn by ensuring the working leg comes down decisively before the rotation begins, preventing common balance issues. We also dive into the mechanics of the tombé and pas de bourrée, emphasizing the importance of pushing off the standing leg to gain the necessary lift for subsequent movements like déboulé turns.
Throughout the class, we emphasize the use of the arms—not just for aesthetics, but as a functional tool for momentum. Whether you are pushing through a balancé or finding lift in a balance, your port de bras is your engine. We conclude with a traditional révérence, refining the grace and poise that defines a professional finish.
This class is perfect for dancers looking to challenge their coordination and refine their technical execution in the center without the support of the barre.
