What You'll Learn
- How to maintain perfect vertical alignment during grand battement without the support of a barre.
- Techniques for engaging the back of the hip to stabilize the pelvis during passé and à la seconde movements.
- The correct placement of the heel and shoulders during dégagé to ensure maximum technical precision.
- Strategies for executing a stable, upright arabesque by utilizing core and back engagement.
- How to coordinate fluid port de bras with complex footwork while maintaining a strong center.
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with this intensive 42-minute center barre class at Broche Ballet. Designed for those who want to challenge their core stability and spatial awareness, this session removes the physical support of the barre to focus entirely on internal strength and verticality. Working in the center requires a heightened sense of alignment, forcing the dancer to find their true center of gravity while executing fundamental movements with the same precision they would have at the rail.
Throughout this lesson, your instructor focuses on the nuances of weight placement and muscular engagement. You will explore how to engage the back of the hip correctly during movements such as coup-de-pied and passé, ensuring that the working leg is supported without compromising the standing side. We dive deep into the mechanics of the dégagé, emphasizing the placement of the heel and the maintenance of a square, quiet upper body. By focusing on keeping the shoulders down and the back engaged, you will find more freedom in your port de bras and a more stable base for your jumps and turns.
One of the primary goals of this class is mastering the grand battement without the 'lean.' Without a barre to hold onto, dancers often struggle to keep their torso upright as the leg rises. This class provides specific cues on how to separate the movement of the legs from the stability of the spine. We also tackle the complexities of the arabesque, learning how to use the back muscles to create a beautiful line while staying perfectly balanced on one leg. Whether you are working on your fifth position or refining your sous-sus, this center barre practice will provide you with the tools necessary to dance with more confidence and professional polish.
