What You'll Learn
- Advanced adagio techniques including the arabesque pirouette and step-over turns.
- The mechanics of piqué and tombé turns with a focus on weight transition.
- Musicality and rhythm for waltz-based diagonal turning sequences.
- Strategies for maintaining mental calm and focus during complex center combinations.
- Proper alignment for stable attitude positions and controlled pirouettes.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this comprehensive 25-minute 'Just the Center' session at Broche Ballet. Led by instructor Julie, this class is designed specifically for advanced dancers who want to focus on the intricacies of center work without the support of the barre. This session dives deep into technical precision, musicality, and the mental focus required to execute complex combinations with grace and stability.
The class begins with a challenging adagio sequence that incorporates an arabesque pirouette and step-over turns. You will focus on the proper alignment and balance required to transition smoothly between these demanding positions. Julie provides expert guidance on maintaining a calm mind during these complex movements, ensuring that your technique remains fluid and controlled.
As we move into the turning portion of the class, you will practice piqué turns and tombé turns, with a specific focus on the transition from a piqué turn into a relevé turn. These exercises are designed to improve your spotting, weight placement, and overall momentum control. The class also features a dynamic waltz sequence involving diagonal turns, requiring you to maintain a consistent tempo and rhythm throughout.
Throughout the session, we utilize essential ballet terminology to reinforce your technical knowledge. You will work on your balancé, ballonné, and pas de bourrée, ensuring that every movement is executed with the correct French technique. From the depth of your plié to the extension of your attitude, Julie emphasizes the importance of core engagement and proper ribcage placement to achieve a successful pirouette.
Whether you are working on your height in relevé or the sharpness of your piqué, this class offers the professional feedback and encouragement needed to refine your artistry. Join us at Broche Ballet to challenge your balance, master your turns, and find your center in this advanced practice session.
