What You'll Learn
- Refine pirouette execution with a focus on core engagement and vertical alignment.
- Master spotting techniques to maintain balance and orientation during multiple turns.
- Transition smoothly between tendu, chassé, and passé preparations for more power.
- Apply turning skills to a flowing waltz combination to improve musicality.
- Learn the mechanics of chaînés turns for better speed, flow, and control.
About This Video
Elevate your center work with this comprehensive 21-minute turning clinic from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to master the art of the pirouette. Turning is one of the most challenging aspects of ballet, requiring a perfect harmony of strength, timing, and alignment.
This class breaks down those elements into manageable drills that you can practice in any studio space. We begin with foundational barre work to prime the body for rotation. The instructor emphasizes the importance of a solid plié and a strong relevé to provide the necessary upward drive.
You will explore various preparations, practicing how to move from a clean tendu or chassé into a balanced passé position. A unique aspect of this lesson is the discussion on 'channeling' your turns. By understanding how the arms and torso work together, you can transform a mechanical rotation into a fluid, expressive movement.
This is particularly useful for chaînés turns, where maintaining a consistent line is vital. Spotting advice is woven throughout the exercises, helping you develop the visual focus needed for multiple rotations. You will learn how to engage your core muscles to stay 'on your leg,' preventing the common mistake of leaning or falling out of a turn.
The instructor also introduces the concept of using a piqué or slide movement to increase speed and power, offering a more advanced alternative to the traditional chassé entry. The class culminates in a dynamic waltz combination that challenges your coordination and musicality. This sequence requires you to apply everything you’ve practiced—from the sharp passé pick-up to the soft landing in plié.
Finally, we conclude with a traditional révérence, complete with a curtsy and bow, to celebrate the progress made. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to improve your stability, this Broche Ballet class provides the professional guidance you need to turn with grace and precision.
