What You'll Learn
- Master the soutenu into a step-over turn with precise corner targeting
- Refine the 'Paramount' combination focusing on hip placement and arabesque lines
- Learn the 'skim' swivel technique for better control in transitions
- Improve pirouette stability by optimizing hip alignment and spotting technique
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with this Advanced Ballet Center session at Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle complex sequences requiring immense control, balance, and artistic flair. Throughout the lesson, our instructor dives deep into the 'Paramount' combination, a sequence that challenges your ability to transition smoothly between power and poise.
A major focus of this session is the mastery of the soutenu into a step-over turn. To execute this successfully, you will learn how to target the corners of the room as your home base, ensuring your arabesque is perfectly placed. Proper alignment is key; you will explore how to bring your shoulder all the way around during the rotation to avoid crossing the body, which can disrupt your center of gravity.
We also break down the mechanics of the swivel in effacé. Learn the subtle 'skim' technique—lifting the heel just a fraction of an inch off the floor—to maintain stability while changing directions. This level of detail is what separates a good dancer from a great one.
Whether you are working on your relevé strength or the height of your allegro jumps, this class provides the technical corrections needed to improve your movement quality. Pirouettes and turns are a staple of center work, and this class does not disappoint. You will receive tips on pushing your hips forward when launching into a turn to create a stronger vertical axis.
By focusing on finishing each movement with confidence and a strong, clean closing position, you will build the muscle memory required for professional-level execution. Join the Broche Ballet community online and transform your center practice with these advanced technical insights and professional feedback.
