What You'll Learn
- How to generate turn momentum from the upper body instead of the legs.
- Techniques to use the hip as a driver to maintain upright posture during forward movement.
- Proper alignment and 'feeling' the toe placement in an attitude pirouette.
- Refining the coordination between port de bras and weight transfer in the center.
- Correct standing leg placement to ensure stability during complex pirouettes.
About This Video
Elevate your center work with this comprehensive advanced ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who want to move beyond the basics and master the complexities of turning combinations. We place a significant focus on the attitude pirouette, a movement that requires a delicate balance of strength, coordination, and spatial awareness.
You will learn why the momentum for these turns must originate in the upper body rather than the legs, allowing for a more fluid and controlled rotation. Throughout the class, we dive deep into the mechanics of weight transfer. A common challenge in advanced center work is maintaining an upright posture during forward-moving sequences.
Our instructor demonstrates how to use the hip as the primary driver for forward movement, preventing the body from pitching too far over the standing leg. This technical adjustment is vital for maintaining your vertical axis in movements like piqué turns and arabesque balances. The lesson also covers the intricate relationship between port de bras and stability.
You will practice how to use the shoulders to guide your rotation and how to keep the standing leg securely positioned behind you to avoid disrupting your center of gravity. We will work through a series of combinations including tombé, chassé, and soutenu, ensuring every transition is executed with precision. By focusing on the feeling of the working foot crossing the body and the active engagement of the core, you will develop the 'muscle memory' needed for consistent, high-quality turns.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your technique, this class provides the expert feedback and detailed breakdowns necessary to take your dancing to the next level. Join us at Broche Ballet as we explore the artistry and physics of advanced ballet movement.
