What You'll Learn
- How to generate dynamic power from a deep plié in center combinations.
- Techniques for establishing a stable axis by aligning the head and chest over the heel.
- The 'body first, leg second' principle for improved en dehors turns and attitude turns.
- Maintaining control and alignment during complex adagio movements and promenades.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this Advanced Ballet Center session from Broche Ballet. In this 22-minute class, we dive deep into the technical nuances required for high-level center work, focusing specifically on the relationship between power and the vertical axis. Advanced dancers often struggle with maintaining stability during complex transitions; this lesson addresses that by focusing on generating explosive power from a deep plié and maintaining a stacked alignment through the head, chest, and heel.
The class features a comprehensive adagio sequence where we explore dégagé, fondu, and promenade. You will learn the 'body first, leg second' principle, a crucial technique for executing controlled en dehors turns and promenades without losing your center. By allowing the body to lead and 'drag' the leg around, you maintain a more consistent axis and avoid the common mistake of falling off balance. We also emphasize the importance of creating a strong axis even during deep lunges and tombé sequences, ensuring that every movement is grounded yet fluid.
Throughout the session, you will practice attitude turns and pirouettes, focusing on body placement and the mechanics of rotation. We break down the soutenu and pas de bourrée to ensure these transitions facilitate, rather than hinder, your momentum. Whether you are working on the fluidity of your pas de valse or the height of your leg in promenade, the corrections provided in this class are designed to bring professional-level polish to your movement. Join the Broche Ballet community to refine your technique and find greater control in your advanced center practice.
