What You'll Learn
- The technical breakdown and execution of the brisé traveling jump.
- How to add clean beats to traditional movements like échappé and assemblé.
- The mechanical differences between royale and entrechat quatre.
- Drills to improve elevation and speed during complex batterie sequences.
About This Video
In the third installment of our "Learning Beats" series, Broche Ballet takes you deeper into the world of batterie. This advanced class focuses on the intricate mechanics of adding beats to your favorite allegro movements, transforming standard jumps into virtuosic displays of speed and precision. We begin by refining the fundamentals of royale and entrechat quatre, emphasizing the necessary crossing and clarity of the legs in the air.
Understanding the distinction between jumps that change feet and those that do not is crucial for technical accuracy and musicality. From there, we explore how to integrate beats into larger movements like échappé and assemblé. These drills are designed to help you maintain height in your sauté while executing the rapid footwork required for advanced allegro combinations.
The highlight of this session is a detailed breakdown of the brisé. This challenging traveling jump requires a delicate balance of a strong brush, a precise beat, and a controlled landing in plié. We also touch upon the jeté battu and introduce the preparation for the cabriole, setting the stage for even more complex grand allegro work in future lessons.
As always, safety is paramount when practicing advanced jumps. We recommend practicing these high-impact movements on professional sprung floors or wood flooring. For those dancing at home on wood, wearing jazz sneakers can provide additional shock absorption and support.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and bring a new level of brilliance to your petit and grand allegro.
