What You'll Learn
- Techniques for generating upward energy and momentum in piqué turns
- How to engage the glutes and hip flexors for better stability and power during rotations
- Strategies for setting up successful pirouettes using front-leg momentum
- The mechanical relationship between a tombé and landing turns with control
- Improving musicality and alignment during complex waltz and center combinations
About This Video
Take your ballet practice to the next level with this comprehensive 21-minute advanced center class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for experienced dancers, this session moves away from the barre to challenge your balance, coordination, and technical precision. The primary focus of this lesson is on mastering the mechanics of turns, specifically focusing on the piqué turn and variations of the soutenu.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the anatomy of a turn. You will learn how to generate upward energy at the start of a movement to create the necessary space for the piqué leg. Our instructor provides detailed cues on engaging the glutes and hip flexors to generate controlled momentum and maintain a strong vertical axis.
We explore the similarities between the landing of a turn and the driving motion of a tombé, helping you find a grounded yet fluid exit from every rotation. In addition to turns, this session emphasizes the importance of the preparation for pirouettes. By focusing on setting up momentum with the front leg, you can achieve more consistent and stable rotations.
We also practice sustained relevé and balancing exercises to find your center before moving into dynamic waltz steps. Alignment is key, and we provide tips on keeping the ribs closed and the spine lengthened throughout complex combinations. The combinations are set to music that challenges your musicality and timing, ensuring that your technique is matched by artistic expression.
The class wraps up with a traditional révérence, including curtsies and bows, to provide a formal conclusion to your practice. Whether you are training in a home studio or looking for additional drills to supplement your studio classes, this advanced center practice offers the technical corrections and insights needed to refine your movement through professional instruction that prioritizes both strength and grace.
