What You'll Learn
- Develop superior balance and stability by performing traditional barre sequences without physical support.
- Refine grand battement technique by maintaining hip alignment and core engagement during high-velocity movements.
- Improve foot articulation and power through focused floor-pressure during dégagé and piqué.
- Enhance coordination by integrating épaulement and synchronized port de bras with complex footwork.
- Strengthen adagio control by mastering 'levitating' transitions from a deep fondu into extensions.
About This Video
Take your technique to the next level with this rigorous 41-minute advanced center barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for the seasoned dancer looking to bridge the gap between barre support and center-floor mastery. By removing the physical barre, you are challenged to find immediate core engagement, extreme stability, and heightened proprioception. Throughout the lesson, you will work through traditional sequences reimagined for the center, requiring a higher degree of focus and physical control.
The class begins with complex combinations of demi-plié and relevé, demanding immediate ankle strength and vertical alignment. As the energy builds, you will transition into enveloppé and développé sequences that emphasize adagio control and fluid transitions. We focus heavily on the concept of 'levitation'—the ability to pick the foot up from a deep fondu into a controlled extensions without losing your center of gravity. This approach ensures that your movements are not just powerful, but graceful and sustained.
A significant portion of this masterclass is dedicated to grand battement power and hip stability. You will learn to maintain a consistent turnout while executing powerful leg brushes, all while keeping the shoulder blades anchored and the core locked. Technical precision is further refined through the integration of épaulement, where the coordination of the head and arms (port de bras) is synchronized with complex lower body movements like the pas de bourrée and tombé.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your technical foundations, this center barre class provides the tools needed to develop superior balance and foot articulation. By focusing on the 'push' of the toes against the floor during dégagé and piqué movements, you will build the necessary strength to execute advanced center-work with confidence and poise.
