What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a stable center line during powerful grand battement movements.
- Techniques for using port de bras as a functional tool for balance and stability.
- Advanced coordination strategies for linking retiré, passé, and sous-sus in the center.
- The concept of using opposing arm strength to prevent falling during shifts in weight.
About This Video
Take your ballet training to the next level with this comprehensive 41-minute advanced center barre class from Broche Ballet. Moving away from the physical support of the barre is one of the most significant challenges for an advanced dancer, requiring exceptional core stability, precise alignment, and a deep understanding of weight placement. This session focuses heavily on the integration of port de bras with complex lower-body movements to help you achieve a seamless, professional quality in your dancing.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into foundational yet demanding movements that serve as the building blocks for center practice. You will work through plié, grand battement, coup-de-pied, and passé sequences designed to test your stability and proprioception. A primary focus of this lesson is the active engagement of the chest and inner thighs.
By maintaining a strong center line, you prevent the torso from swaying during powerful movements like grand battement, which is crucial for maintaining control in the center. We also explore the sophisticated concept of opposing force—using the strength and placement of your arms to counteract the direction of your movement, ensuring you stay centered during sous-sus and retiré. The instructor provides detailed technical corrections, such as keeping the supporting arm from escaping the center line and using the momentum of a coup-de-pied to find a boost before landing.
You will also practice développé and enveloppé to increase your range of motion and control. The class culminates in turning drills that combine these elements, challenging your coordination and spatial awareness. Whether you are preparing for performance or simply looking to strengthen your technique, this barre without the barre approach is essential for developing the independence and strength required for advanced choreography.
By the end of this session, you will have a better grasp of how to use your port de bras not just as an ornament, but as a functional tool for balance, power, and artistic expression. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your artistry and technical precision.
