What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining a strong vertical axis during multiple rotations.
- How to use a deep plié to transition smoothly between pirouettes and soutenus.
- The role of the arms in stabilizing turns and guiding arabesque movements.
- Strategies for fully committing weight to the standing leg during complex step-overs.
- Detailed breakdown of 16-count right-hand turn combinations to build coordination.
About This Video
Welcome to this advanced ballet center class at Broche Ballet, designed to challenge your technical precision and artistic expression through intricate turn sequences. This session focuses heavily on the mechanics of the pirouette and the soutenu, emphasizing the importance of finding a stable vertical axis to achieve consistent, controlled rotations. Throughout the 25-minute practice, you will explore complex combinations involving glissades, tombés, and pas de bourrée.
The lesson begins by dissecting the relationship between preparation and execution. You will practice transitioning seamlessly between pirouettes en dehors and soutenu turns, learning exactly where a deep plié is essential to gather momentum and maintain balance. The instructor provides detailed corrections on body alignment, specifically highlighting how the left arm guides the movement during arabesques and how to fully commit your weight to the standing leg during step-overs and chassés. By focusing on turning to the right in specific 16-count sequences, you will build the muscle memory needed for professional-level repertoire.
We dive deep into the concept of the vertical axis, helping you understand how to stack your weight over your supporting leg to prevent falling out of your turns. Whether you are working on the fluidity of your chassé or the sharpness of your lancé and lié transitions, this class offers the professional guidance necessary to elevate your technique. The session also covers the nuances of swivel movements and how to properly engage the working leg during high-speed sequences. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your placement, master your turns, and find a new level of control and confidence in your center work.
