What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of simultaneous arm and leg movement for fluid step-overs
- Advanced spotting techniques to improve stability during pivots and turns
- Refining momentum control to ensure clean transitions into an arabesque or piqué
- Executing a graceful révérence with a focus on port de bras and grand jeté
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive Advanced Ballet Barre and Center session with Broche Ballet, where we dive deep into the technical nuances that separate a good dancer from a great one. This full-length class is meticulously designed for intermediate and advanced students who want to refine their coordination, particularly within the complex 'step-over' movement. The core focus of today’s instruction is the synchronization of the upper and lower body.
We often see dancers struggle with the timing of their arms during center combinations. This lesson addresses that directly, teaching you how to delay the arms until the knee picks up the spot, creating a crisp and controlled turn. Throughout the barre portion, we emphasize foundational strength through controlled plié and fondu exercises, ensuring your supporting leg is prepared for the weight shifts required in the center.
We then move into the center, where we tackle pivoting and turning with a focus on spotting and momentum control. You will learn to resist applying momentum too early; instead, you will wait until your weight is perfectly placed on the leg to ensure a stable and powerful movement. In addition to turns, we explore the elegance of the arabesque and the fluidity of the chassé.
Practicing these movements on both the right and left sides is essential for maintaining muscular balance and technical consistency across your entire repertoire. The class culminates in a sophisticated révérence, incorporating a pas de bourrée and a grand jeté to finish the session with energy and grace. Whether you are looking to improve your spotting or simply want a challenging class to maintain your technique, this session provides the detailed corrections and professional guidance Broche Ballet is known for.
Join us on the barre and let’s perfect your craft together.
