What You'll Learn
- Master the art of the fondu to build standing leg strength and control.
- Develop fluid transitions between passé, lunge, and tendu.
- Learn to execute tombé pas de bourrée and chassé with proper weight transfer.
- Refine your arabesque and balance through focused center combinations.
- Improve coordination using sophisticated arm reaches and port de bras.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive center practice session with Broche Ballet, designed specifically for adult dancers of all experience levels. In ballet, transitioning from the barre to the center is where you truly find your balance and test your technical foundations. This class focuses on building the strength and coordination needed to move across the floor with grace, precision, and confidence.
We begin with a series of fundamental exercises to ground your body and help you find your center of gravity without the support of the barre. You will work through tendu and plié combinations that emphasize the connection between the floor and your feet. One of the highlights of this session is the focus on the fondu.
This 'melting' exercise is essential for developing the power and control in your standing leg, which serves as the engine for all your dynamic movements. As the class progresses, we move into more fluid waltzy combinations. You will learn to navigate transitions smoothly, such as moving from a passé into a deep lunge.
These movements are designed to help you understand how to shift your weight while maintaining an elegant line. We also incorporate tombé pas de bourrée and chassé to help you cover space and find momentum. Throughout the practice, the instructor provides detailed feedback on arm placement and port de bras.
Learning when to switch arms in passé or how to use a sous-sus from demi-pointe to create height and fluidity is what separates a student from a performer. We wrap up the session with a final routine that includes allongée, arabesque balances, and a traditional reverence to acknowledge your hard work. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the structure of a center class or an intermediate dancer refining your technique, this session offers valuable insights for everyone.
