Advanced Ballet Barre & Center: Mastering Turns and Articulation

Take your ballet training to the next level with this intensive 62-minute advanced barre and center class at Broche Ballet. Designed for dedicated dancers, this session provides a rigorous workout that bridges the gap between foundational strength and professional-level execution. The class is structured to challenge your stamina while offering the detailed technical corrections necessary for advanced artistic expression.

We begin at the barre, where the focus is on priming the body for the complexities of center work. Exercises are curated to maximize glute engagement and find the deep rotation required for consistent turnout. As we move into the center, the class shifts focus toward turns and transitions.

You will dive deep into the mechanics of the piqué turn and the soutenu turn. One of the primary technical focuses is the preparation phase—specifically, the importance of keeping the knee back during the passé to prevent the leg from turning inward as you revolve. The lesson also addresses the common challenge of maintaining a beautiful arabesque line during and after turns.

The instructor explains how to use the back and glutes in tandem to hold the leg height and maintain a squared-off, elegant posture. You will learn to treat your glute engagement like a clamshell movement, providing the stability needed to stay over your supporting leg. Refining your transitions is another key component of this masterclass.

We explore movements like glissade, tombé, and chassé, emphasizing the articulation of the feet and the presentation of the heel. Presenting the heel forward at the end of a soutenu is critical for regaining turnout and closing into a clean fifth position. By focusing on these minute details, you will develop the control and precision that distinguishes advanced dancers.

Join us at Broche Ballet and refine your technique with this comprehensive center practice.