What You'll Learn
- Master the art of weight transfer to achieve effortless balance in pirouettes.
- Develop a sustained and powerful arabesque line within a long adagio sequence.
- Execute quick waltz combinations with precise footwork and coordinated port de bras.
- Learn the mechanics of preparing the supporting leg for powerful turns and lunges.
- Refine the sequence of complex center combinations to improve fluidity and musicality.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive center practice session with Broche Ballet, specifically designed for dancers looking to refine their technical precision and artistic flow. This class dives deep into the nuances of center work, focusing on the sophisticated coordination required for advanced combinations. We begin with a long adagio, emphasizing the strength and poise needed for sustained extensions.
A key focus of this lesson is learning how to 'give your body' to the supporting leg—a crucial technique for achieving stability in a high arabesque and finding the necessary power for controlled movements. Throughout the adagio, we practice the transition from a deep plié into a soaring relevé, ensuring your weight is perfectly centered over the ball of the foot. The class then shifts tempo into a quick waltz sequence.
This segment challenges your agility and musicality as you navigate complex footwork, including the balancé and pas de bourrée, while maintaining elegant port de bras. Pirouette technique is a major component of this practice. You will explore the mechanics of balance, focusing on how to prepare the left leg to take weight before pushing up into a turn.
We break down specific sequences, such as the transition from an en dehors pirouette into a controlled swivel and lunge. By mastering the correct sequence of weight distribution, you will find more consistency in your turns and greater fluidity in your transitions. Whether you are working on the timing of your chassé or the lift in your arabesque, this session provides the detailed instruction needed to elevate your dance practice.
Finish the class with a focus on ballet etiquette, including a traditional port de bras and bow, leaving you feeling centered, strong, and technically grounded.
