What You'll Learn
- Techniques to maintain a calm and present mind during stressful movements like promenades.
- How to refine quick footwork through controlled pas de bourrée and piqué combinations.
- Proper use of the port de bras and allongé to improve balance and physical connection.
- Tips for keeping fingers and arms tranquil during pirouettes to reflect internal composure.
- The importance of artistic expression and gratitude within a traditional ballet reverence.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 20-minute advanced center practice designed to challenge both your technical execution and your mental fortitude. In this Broche Ballet session, Julie leads you through a sequence that prioritizes a calm and present mind amidst the physical demands of high-level choreography. This class is not just about hitting the positions; it is about the quality of transitions and the composure you maintain throughout.
The session begins with refined tendu combinations and a fast waltz, transitioning into a demanding adagio. One of the primary focal points of the lesson is the promenade. While promenades can often induce stress or tension in the body, you will learn to utilize your port de bras and a specific focus on your palms to ground your energy.
By extending through the allongé, you create a physical line that helps anchor the mind, allowing for a more stable and graceful rotation. As the tempo increases, we move into quick footwork featuring precise pas de bourrée and piqué movements. The key here is to avoid frantic dancing.
By focusing on slow, controlled mechanics within the fast footwork, you maintain the elegance required for advanced ballet. Julie emphasizes that calmness should be reflected in the extremities—keeping the fingers and arms tranquil even during the most powerful pirouettes. This external stillness is a direct reflection of an internal focus.
The class concludes with more expansive movements, including grand jetés and a final routine that integrates all the technical elements practiced. We wrap up with a traditional reverence, taking a moment to express gratitude to the space, the music, and our own bodies. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this class will help you find the balance between athletic power and artistic serenity.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your center work and cultivate the poise of a professional dancer.
