What You'll Learn
- How to maintain stability and balance during traditional barre work performed in the center.
- Technical mastery of the pas de cheval, focusing on footwork, timing, and musicality.
- Execution of complex fondu and tombé sous-sus sequences for improved strength.
- Precise arm placement techniques to enhance expression and assist with core control.
- Refinement of petit battement and its integration into fluid movement patterns.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 41-minute advanced ballet practice from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to challenge your stability and refine your technique. This class, "Advanced Center Barre," takes traditional exercises typically performed with the support of a wooden rail and moves them into the center of the room. By removing the barre, dancers are forced to find their own verticality and engage their core muscles more deeply, leading to significant improvements in balance and coordination.
Throughout the session, our instructor provides detailed guidance on complex movements such as pas de cheval, fondu, and tombé. We begin with a strong focus on the foundation—posture and alignment. Without the barre to lean on, every slight misalignment is felt, making this the perfect environment to self-correct and build internal awareness.
We emphasize the pas de cheval step, highlighting the importance of musicality and the precise flick of the foot that gives this movement its characteristic quality. The class transitions through several key segments, including a challenging adagio and a crisp petit allegro. In the adagio section, we work on sustained control and fluid transitions, focusing on relevé and passé positions to build the stamina required for center work.
We also incorporate petit battement exercises, where you will learn to maintain a quiet upper body while the lower leg works with speed and accuracy. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to port de bras and arm placement. In advanced ballet, the arms are not just decorative; they are essential tools for balance and expression.
You will learn how to coordinate your arm movements with your leg work to create a fluid, effortless appearance, even during demanding sequences. Our instructor provides constant feedback on timing and tempo, ensuring that your movements are perfectly synchronized with the music. Whether you are a professional looking to stay sharp or an advanced student aiming to push your limits, this Broche Ballet class offers the rigorous training you need to excel.
