What You'll Learn
- Master balance in center grand pliés by optimizing hip alignment and upward lift.
- Develop anti-rotation strength using shoulder opposition during fondu and rond de jambe.
- Coordinate fluid port de bras with fast, intricate petite battements and pivots.
- Build explosive power for jumps through the precise and forceful closure of grand battements.
About This Video
Take your technique to the next level with Broche Ballet’s Advanced Center Barre class. This 42-minute session is specifically designed for dancers ready to relinquish the support of the barre and find their true center. By performing traditional barre exercises in the middle of the floor, you will develop the deep core strength, immediate weight placement, and refined balance necessary for professional-level execution.
The class begins with demi-plié and grand plié sequences that challenge your hip alignment. You will learn to push your hips forward and upward at the bottom of a grand plié to prevent sitting back, ensuring a vertical and stable spine. As we move into tendu and pas de cheval combinations, the focus shifts to finding turnout and balance immediately upon landing.
One of the most critical technical concepts covered in this lesson is anti-rotation. During high-extension rond de jambe and fondu, you will practice using shoulder opposition to stabilize the torso, preventing the body from twisting against the working leg. This stability is the secret to maintaining a square and elegant line during complex adagio and allegro work.
The session also tackles intricate petite battement sequences with pivots. You will learn to maintain precise ankle contact and fast footwork while keeping your port de bras 'chill'—calm, fluid, and disconnected from the tension of the legs. Finally, the class prepares you for the power required in grand allegro by focusing on the forceful closure of the grand battement.
This explosive closing action is essential for developing the height and speed needed for cabrioles and other advanced jumps. Whether you are looking to refine your stability or prepare for professional-level center work, this class provides the technical tools to dance with confidence and grace without the barre's assistance.
