What You'll Learn
- How to find and maintain a stable balance point in a retiré position.
- The mechanics of grand battement including simultaneous leg lift and core engagement.
- Techniques for maintaining alignment during cambré and multi-directional transitions.
- Improving stability in center plié and relevé movements without a barre for support.
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with our Advanced Center Barre class at Broche Ballet. This 39-minute session is designed for experienced dancers who are ready to move away from the physical support of the barre to find their true center of gravity. By performing traditional sequences in the middle of the floor, you will develop a deeper sense of stability, core engagement, and technical precision. This practice is essential for those looking to improve their performance quality and internal strength.
The class begins with foundational movements like plié and tendu, requiring immediate activation of the stabilizing muscles. A primary focus of this session is mastering the balance point in retiré. You will learn how to maintain your shape while moving through various heights, ensuring the leg moves independently without distorting the alignment of the torso or hips. This focus on the unbalanced pose of retiré is crucial for developing the structural integrity needed for advanced pirouettes and center transitions.
As the class progresses into more dynamic movements, our instructor provides detailed guidance on the mechanics of grand battement. You will explore how to lift the leg and the body simultaneously, utilizing a sharp flick of the toes and a tightened core to achieve height without sacrificing alignment. The lesson also incorporates combinations including cambré—moving the body to the front, back, and side—while maintaining a solid, grounded base. This requires a high degree of control and an understanding of how to distribute weight through the feet.
Throughout the practice, you will execute relevé and sus-sous, paying close attention to the subtle shifts in weight required to stay perfectly on balance. By the end of this practice, you will have a better understanding of how to use your breath and core to support your limbs in space. This center barre practice provides the professional corrections and encouraging environment Broche Ballet is known for, helping you find the freedom that comes with internal stability.
