What You'll Learn
- Technical mechanics for powerful pirouettes using heel and shoulder engagement.
- Stability and weight placement strategies for failli and demi-pointe transitions.
- Proper alignment and balance during stepovers and center-based barre work.
- Articulate port de bras that integrates breath and full-body movement.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive advanced ballet practice designed to challenge your stability and refine your movement quality. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of practicing barre without the barre to cultivate an ironclad core and impeccable alignment. This session transitions from a full set of center-based barre exercises directly into complex center combinations, focusing on the fluidity and strength required for professional-level performance.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to the mechanics of turning. You will learn how to generate power for a pirouette by using the heel and shoulder in unison. We break down the landing process, emphasizing the importance of driving the shoulder around while pushing off the ground to maintain control.
These technical nuances are what separate a good turn from a great one. The lesson also dives into intricate footwork and weight transfers. We explore the failli, where feeling both heels hit the floor—either directly or through a slide in demi-pointe—is crucial for stability.
In our stepover exercises, we focus on the spatial relationship between the knee and shoulder to maintain a centered axis during transitions. Finally, we address the artistry of port de bras. You will practice opening and closing the arms with intention, using the breath to engage the entire body.
Whether you are working on a simple tendu or a complex chassé into an arabesque, this class provides the detailed corrections needed to elevate your dance technique to new heights.
