What You'll Learn
- How to create an active fourth position preparation to generate maximum momentum.
- Techniques for aligning the face, belly button, and demi-pointe to establish a stable axis.
- The 60/40 weight distribution rule for a more controlled plié before turning.
- How to maintain tension in the legs and core to prevent falling out of the pirouette.
- Correct hip and knee placement to ensure proper turnout during the rotation.
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative center practice session with Broche Ballet, where we dive deep into the mechanics of the pirouette. In this all-level class, we shift our focus from simply spinning to the precise structural alignment required for a successful and stable turn. Many dancers struggle with consistency because their preparation is too relaxed. In this lesson, you will learn why a comfortable fourth position is often the enemy of a great turn. By keeping the hip forward and the knee back, you create the necessary tension—like a wound-up spring—ready to be released into a powerful rotation.
We break down the importance of the quarter turn as a vital diagnostic tool for your axis. You will practice aligning your face, belly button, and demi-pointe over your supporting foot to ensure your weight is perfectly centered before attempting a full revolution. We also explore the 60/40 weight distribution in your plié, ensuring your front leg is turned out and active. This tension between the front leg and the core is the essential engine that generates your momentum.
Throughout the class, we incorporate foundational movements such as pas de basque, tombé, and relevé to build a dynamic flow. These exercises help integrate the turning technique into broader center combinations. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basic mechanics or an intermediate dancer seeking to refine your precision, this session provides the specific corrections needed to find more height and control. By the end of this practice, you will have a clearer understanding of how to maintain your momentum through the finish, resulting in a cleaner, more professional pirouette. Join Broche Ballet on the floor and discover how small adjustments in your preparation can lead to massive improvements in your center work.
