What You'll Learn
- How to drive the hips forward to improve pirouette stability and axis
- Complex pas de bourrée footwork with precise port de bras coordination
- Advanced weight transfer techniques during tricky center tendu combinations
- Dynamic movement across the floor using piqué, chassé, and tombé sequences
About This Video
Elevate your center practice with this comprehensive advanced ballet class at Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready for intricate footwork and challenging spatial patterns, this session focuses on the subtle nuances that separate intermediate from advanced execution. We begin with a complex tendu combination that tests your weight transfer and musicality.
At the advanced level, a simple tendu is never just about the foot; it is about core engagement and the seamless transition between positions. The core of this lesson focuses on mastering center combinations that include pas de bourrée, piqué, and chassé. One of the primary technical focuses is the refinement of the pirouette.
You will learn the importance of driving the hips up and forward to create a stable axis for turning. This mechanical adjustment is crucial for maintaining balance and achieving rotations with control and poise. We also delve into the coordination of port de bras, ensuring your arms support your movement rather than hindering it.
In the second half of the class, we move into dynamic diagonals. These fun diagonals combine movements like the tombé pas de bourrée with piqué turns, requiring precise timing and spatial awareness. The instructor provides real-time feedback on alignment and turnout, reminding you to keep a strong core throughout these complex sequences.
Whether you are practicing in a studio or a home space, these exercises are designed to push your limits and refine your technique. By focusing on the details—like the specific placement of a pas de bourrée or the drive of the hip in a turn—you will develop the grace and power necessary for advanced ballet performance. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your artistry and tackle these challenging center sequences with confidence.
