What You'll Learn
- How to maintain momentum during a précipité turn using quick and smooth leg transitions.
- The mechanics of executing a fluid renversé within waltz-based center combinations.
- Techniques for proper arm positioning and support to stabilize piqué turns and pirouettes.
- Strategies for mastering complex tendu sequences that challenge coordination and alignment.
- Advanced tips for maintaining balance and control through sequences of tombé, pas de bourrée, and arabesque.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive advanced ballet center class from Broche Ballet. Recorded on November 2, 2023, this 28-minute session is designed for experienced dancers who want to refine their coordination, technical precision, and artistry. The class moves through a series of demanding combinations that challenge both the mind and the body, starting with a 'tricky' tendu sequence that requires sharp focus on weight placement and footwork.
As you progress into the center, you will explore the fluidity of waltz movements combined with the athletic control needed for a proper renversé. A key highlight of this lesson is the focus on the précipité turn. You will learn the importance of maintaining momentum through quick, smooth leg movements and how to use the 'up and down' action of the legs to drive your turns.
The instructor provides detailed guidance on arm support and positioning, ensuring your upper body remains stable and expressive during complex turns like the piqué turn and pirouette. Throughout the combinations—including chassé, tombé, and pas de bourrée—the class emphasizes maintaining a strong arabesque and a solid sense of balance. You'll gain insights into mental preparation and the focus required to overcome technical hurdles in complex choreography.
Whether you are working on your rond de jambe en l'air or perfecting your soutenu, this class offers the corrections and feedback necessary to take your center work to the next level from the comfort of your home studio.
