What You'll Learn
- Master sous-sus mechanics focusing on heel placement and turnout.
- Improve balance and control during promenade and pirouette preparations.
- Refine grand battement technique using a powerful plié push.
- Enhance stability and alignment in tombé and cou-de-pied sequences.
- Develop the core strength needed to execute barre work in the center.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 40-minute session at Broche Ballet, meticulously crafted for advanced dancers seeking to elevate their artistry and technical precision. This Center Barre class is designed to bridge the gap between the stability of the barre and the freedom of center work, challenging your core, turnout, and proprioception. By removing the physical support of the barre, dancers are forced to find their internal plumb line, leading to greater stability in all facets of classical dance.
The class begins with a comprehensive focus on the mechanics of the sous-sus. You will explore the intricate details of picking up and lowering down with control, ensuring that your weight is perfectly distributed. A key focus remains on keeping the heel forward, particularly in the front leg, to maintain an exaggerated and stable turnout.
These subtle adjustments are the hallmark of advanced training and are crucial for mastering more complex movements later in the lesson. As we progress, we delve into the nuances of weight transfer and alignment during tombé and cou-de-pied sequences. The instructor provides expert guidance on maintaining turnout from the hip, preventing common technical pitfalls.
In the grand battement section, the emphasis shifts to explosive power tempered by classical control. You will learn to utilize a sharp plié push to drive the leg to its full height while maintaining a perfectly straight knee and a quiet upper body. One of the most valuable aspects of this class is the focus on balance and control during promenade and pirouette preparations.
By simulating the sensation of a hop and finding the peak of the balance before landing, you will develop the muscle memory needed for consistent, successful turns. Whether you are refining your passé placement or lengthening through a développé, this class offers the high-level tips necessary to refine your technique. Join Broche Ballet for this advanced practice and discover the strength that comes from dancing from your center.
