What You'll Learn
- Refine hip and shoulder alignment to create a stable axis for turns.
- Harness internal core sensations to increase pirouette power and force.
- Techniques for maintaining balance throughout multiple rotations.
- Proper engagement of the glutes and allongé for better postural control.
- Mastering the transition from preparation to a clean, powerful finish.
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with this intensive advanced center class from Broche Ballet, designed specifically to demystify the mechanics of the pirouette. This session moves beyond basic turn mechanics, focusing instead on the internal sensations and refined alignment required to master multiple rotations with grace and power. Students will explore how to engage the body as a single, cohesive unit—utilizing the concept of 'internal duct tape' to maintain structural integrity from the preparation through the finish.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the specific opposition of the body: feeling the hip move 'in and up' while the shoulder stays 'out and down' to create a solid anchor on the standing leg. This precise focus on the hip and shoulder connection allows for a more stable relevé and greater control over centrifugal force. You will learn how to intensify these internal sensations to generate the power needed for double and triple turns without losing your center.
In addition to technical drills, the class covers the essential transitions between center exercises, ensuring that your movement remains fluid and professional. We also incorporate specific work for the glutes and focus on the elongated lines of allongé to improve overall posture. The session concludes with a traditional curtsy or révérence, providing a moment of mindfulness to reflect on your progress.
Whether you are struggling with balance or looking to increase your turn count, this class provides the professional-level corrections and demonstrations needed to transform your center work. Join the Broche Ballet community and discover how a deeper understanding of your body’s internal sensations can lead to a more powerful and controlled dance practice.
