What You'll Learn
- Refine spotting and head positioning to maintain balance during complex turn sequences.
- Master advanced transitions including piqué sous-tenu, précipité, and failli.
- Improve core and back engagement to support grand battements and adage in the center.
- Develop coordination for intricate waltz combinations involving pas de basque and pirouettes.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive Advanced Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for experienced dancers who are ready to move beyond the barre and challenge their balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. We begin by focusing on the core principles of center floor work: maintaining a strong, stable core while executing large-scale movements like grand battements and fluid adage sequences.
One of the primary focuses of this lesson is the refinement of turning technique. You will work through complex combinations featuring piqué turns, pirouettes, and fouetté turns. The instructor provides deep insights into the mechanics of spotting, emphasizing how the head movement facilitates the body’s rotation.
By learning to keep the head and body aligned, you will find greater stability even during multi-rotational turns. We explore the choice between single and double pirouettes, allowing you to tailor the difficulty to your current skill level while still pushing your boundaries. The class also dives into intricate footwork and transitions.
You will practice movements such as the failli, piqué sous-tenu, and précipité, learning how to link these steps seamlessly into a cohesive phrase. We also incorporate the pas de basque and tombé to enhance your phrasing and musicality during the waltz section. Particular attention is paid to the use of the back and core muscles, which are essential for generating the power needed for explosive movements while maintaining the grace required for classical ballet.
Throughout the video, the instructor offers specific feedback on body alignment and head position, helping you to visualize and execute each movement with precision. Whether you are working on your rond de jambe or perfecting your chaînés turns, this class provides the technical scaffolding necessary to achieve mastery. Join the Broche Ballet community and take your center floor work to the next level with this rigorous and rewarding practice session.
