What You'll Learn
- Refine pirouette technique by focusing on core stability and precise arm placement
- Develop speed and accuracy in fast footwork sequences using light, controlled movements
- Improve balance and fluid port de bras during challenging adagio combinations
- Master smooth transitions through passé and coupé during rapid center exercises
- Maintain proper alignment and relaxation to reduce tension in the upper body during jumps
About This Video
Take your training away from the barre with this Just the Center session from Broche Ballet. Led by instructor Julie, this 25-minute advanced class is designed to challenge your stability, coordination, and technical precision. For advanced dancers, center work is where the true artistry of ballet is tested, requiring a strong core and an unwavering sense of verticality.
The class begins by focusing on the fundamentals of center work, including tendu and adagio. You will work on maintaining a graceful port de bras while executing slow, controlled movements. Julie emphasizes the importance of alignment and breath, ensuring that your upper body remains expressive and relaxed even as your legs perform demanding extensions.
This balance of strength and softness is essential for conveying emotion without introducing unnecessary tension into the neck and shoulders. As the lesson progresses, the focus shifts to more dynamic movements, including pirouettes and fast footwork. You will explore how precise arm placement and a solid passé position contribute to successful turns.
Julie provides expert feedback on how to find your center quickly, allowing for multiple rotations with poise and control. One of the highlights of this practice is the section on fast-paced combinations. When performing rapid sequences involving glissade, coupé, and sauté, it is tempting to sacrifice form for speed.
However, this class encourages a technique-first approach. By keeping your movements light and controlled, you will develop the agility required for professional-level petite allegro. Throughout the session, Julie reviews key ballet terminology and offers corrections to help you refine your posture and transitions.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to maintain your skills at home, this advanced center practice provides the structure and challenge needed to reach the next level. Join us at Broche Ballet and experience the joy of movement with precision.
