What You'll Learn
- Techniques for mastering turns by improving spotting and momentum control.
- How to maintain balance and core stability during complex adagio sequences.
- Refining footwork and weight transfers in movements like tombé and chassé.
- Landing mechanics for jumps to ensure safety and fluidity in allegro.
- Incorporating musical phrasing and dramatic expression into your center work.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this comprehensive Advanced Ballet Center session from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who have transitioned away from the support of the barre, this 17-minute practice focuses on the core elements of center work: fluid adagio, precise footwork, and powerful turns. The class begins with exercises designed to establish your vertical alignment and core engagement.
Without the barre, maintaining balance requires a deep connection to your center. We explore intricate footwork sequences, incorporating plié and relevé to build the necessary strength for more complex movements. The instructor emphasizes the transition from one position to another, ensuring that every tombé and chassé is executed with grace and control.
A significant portion of the video is dedicated to the art of the turn. You will work on spotting techniques and managing momentum to execute clean pirouettes and passé turns. The instructor provides specific cues on arm placement and weight distribution to help you stay over your supporting leg.
Whether you are practicing turns in a croisé alignment or moving through a diagonal, the focus remains on technical precision and preventing falls through better muscle recruitment. In the adagio section, we slow down to focus on extension and sustained balance. Here, you will refine your arabesque and work on the fluidity of your port de bras.
The lesson concludes with a focus on allegro and jumps, including grand jetés, where landing technique is paramount to safety and aesthetics. Finally, we finish with a traditional révérence, allowing you to conclude your practice with poise and gratitude. At Broche Ballet, we believe that advanced technique is built on a foundation of mindful movement.
This class provides the detailed corrections and feedback necessary to help you transition from simply performing the steps to executing them with artistry and professional-grade control.
