What You'll Learn
- Master the 'swivel' technique where the body rotates while the head remains focused to maintain alignment.
- Learn the 'down-up-down' head coordination for traveling turns and balancé sequences to add professional polish.
- Refine the line in écarté by utilizing specific chin tilts and shoulder placement for maximum visibility.
- Improve spatial orientation by navigating multiple room corners during complex piqué and developpé combinations.
- Practice maintaining specific gaze directions during glissades and transitions to ensure performance quality.
About This Video
Elevate your artistry with Broche Ballet’s "Advanced Center Work with Head Articulation," a specialized session designed to bridge the gap between technical execution and professional performance. In the world of ballet, the movements of the head and the direction of the gaze are not merely decorative; they are functional tools that provide balance, direction, and expressive depth. This 19-minute class dives deep into the nuances of épaulement, ensuring that your upper body works in harmony with your footwork.
We begin with intricate center tendu and fondu combinations that challenge your stability and coordination. A primary focus of this session is the 'swivel' technique—a sophisticated concept where the body rotates around a stable head position. This allows for cleaner transitions and more precise alignment during complex movements.
As we progress into waltz sequences and traveling turns, you will learn the specific 'down-up-down' head coordination required for piqué turns and balancé sequences. This rhythmic use of the head adds a professional polish and helps dancers maintain their orientation in space. Furthermore, this class explores the geometry of the stage.
You will practice refining your line in positions like écarté, where the tilt of the chin and the pull of the back arm create a more expansive, audience-facing silhouette. By focusing on where your eyes land during a glissade or a pas de bourrée, you ensure that every transition is performed with intentionality. We also tackle piqué developpé sequences that require navigating multiple corners of the room, sharpening your spatial awareness and ability to handle complex choreography.
By practicing these sequences on both the right and left sides, you will develop the neuromuscular memory needed to make these subtle head movements second nature. Join Broche Ballet to master the intricate details that transform a series of steps into a cohesive and captivating dance performance. Perfect for the dedicated student, this class provides the technical scaffolding necessary for high-level artistic expression.
