What You'll Learn
- Execute precise glissade changes with speed and clarity in center combinations.
- Improve transition steps like pas de bourrée within complex waltz and pirouette preparations.
- Refine port de bras and spinal alignment for enhanced balance and stability.
- Master the coordination of rond de jambe movements into jumping sequences.
- Develop a fluid, expressive performance quality through advanced center work.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this intensive 'Just the Center' session at Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for the advanced student, this class strips away the support of the barre to focus on core stability, fluid transitions, and technical precision. Instructor Julie guides you through a challenging sequence that emphasizes the 'connective tissue' of ballet—those quick transition steps that separate a basic combination from an advanced, professional-grade performance.
The session begins with a mindful warm-up in first position, utilizing spinal rolls and deep pliés to establish alignment and breath. By stretching over and curling through the spine, you prepare the body for the dynamic movements to follow. From there, the focus shifts to intricate footwork, featuring glissade changes and rapid pas de bourrée.
These small, quick steps are essential for maintaining momentum and proper placement during center work. They require not just foot speed, but a deep understanding of weight transfer and rhythmic timing. A key component of this class is the integration of port de bras with lower-body technique.
You will practice specific arm movements, such as the 'pinky to the chest' cue, which helps maintain a lifted and expressive upper body during demanding sequences. Keeping the arms open and relaxed is highlighted as a vital tool for improving balance and stability when moving through the center of the room. One of the core focuses of this class is the waltz and pirouette preparation.
You will learn how to maintain your form through curtsies and balancé movements, ensuring that every transition is as graceful as the main step itself. You will also work on sequences involving a rond de jambe into a jump, demanding coordination and power. By practicing these sequences in a smooth, fluid manner, you will develop the muscle memory necessary for effortless performance.
This class provides the technical breakdown needed to refine your artistry and technical execution. Join the Broche Ballet community and transform your center work today.
