What You'll Learn
- Synchronize snappy head movements with quick ton lié and fondu transitions.
- Master the mechanics of the grand renversé using torso placement and fourth arabesque.
- Learn the logic of arm pathways for pique fouetté and failli movements.
- Develop musicality by contrasting sharp ballotté steps with slow, flowing chassé lines.
- Enhance artistry with 'Dying Swan' inspired port de bras during the final reverence.
About This Video
Challenge your coordination and musicality with this 28-minute Advanced Center class from Broche Ballet. Designed for the experienced dancer, this session focuses on two 'adventurous' combinations that move beyond standard patterns to explore complex weight shifts, snappy épaulement, and sophisticated port de bras pathways. In this class, we move beyond the basics to find the nuance in every transition.
The first combination prioritizes precision and timing. You will navigate through ton lié and fondu sequences, focusing on a light, non-jumping ballotté feeling. This section is an excellent exercise in weight transfer, requiring the dancer to maintain a grounded yet agile connection to the floor.
We emphasize 'zippy' movements, where the head and eyes must be synchronized with the feet to create a professional, polished performance quality. The second, more expansive combination introduces higher-level mechanics. We dive deep into the grand renversé, breaking down the relationship between the torso in fourth arabesque and the momentum needed for a fluid rotation.
You will also refine your pique fouetté, learning the logical arm pathways—matching the arm and leg for back movements and using opposites for front movements—to ensure stability and grace during transitions like the failli. Throughout the class, we alternate between sharp, precise footwork and slow, flowing lines. This contrast is essential for developing a mature sense of musical phrasing.
To conclude the session, we transition into a thematic reverence inspired by the iconic 'Dying Swan' port de bras from Swan Lake. This final exercise allows you to apply the technical control gained during the combinations to a moment of pure, expressive artistry. Whether you are looking to sharpen your renversé technique or simply want to challenge your brain with complex choreography, this class provides the tools to elevate your center work.
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