What You'll Learn
- Refining the mechanics of a tombé pas de bourrée for smoother transitions
- Using the cou-de-pied position to improve stability and power in turns
- Maintaining proper turnout and alignment during center tendus and relevés
- Coordinating arm movements with footwork to enhance musicality and flow
- Mastering the transition from balancé to more complex allegro sequences
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 22-minute center practice session with Broche Ballet. Moving from the stability of the barre to the open floor is one of the most rewarding transitions for any dancer, requiring enhanced core strength, balance, and spatial awareness. This class is designed to help you navigate that transition with grace and technical precision, regardless of your current experience level.
Throughout this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of fundamental center movements. We begin with a focus on alignment and turnout, ensuring your posture remains tall and your weight is correctly placed over the balls of the feet during every relevé. You will work through a series of exercises including tendus and développés, all while maintaining a soft, expressive port de bras that complements your lower body work.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to mastering the tombé pas de bourrée. This essential movement serves as the foundation for many larger jumps and turns. We emphasize the importance of the cou-de-pied position during transitions, ensuring you do not skip this vital step, which provides the necessary power and stability for subsequent movements.
You will also practice sous-sus and balancé sequences to refine your equilibrium and control. Whether you are working on your passé into a relevé or focusing on the coordination of your arms during a piqué turn, our instructor provides detailed feedback on movement quality and musicality. We also explore the importance of relaxation; by releasing unnecessary tension in the neck and shoulders, you can achieve a more fluid and professional look.
This practice is perfect for those looking to build a strong, reliable foundation for their center work, emphasizing the nuances of transitions and the beauty of classical ballet lines. Join us at Broche Ballet to strengthen your technique and find your center.
