All-Level Ballet Center Celebration: Tendu, Adagio, and Waltz

Celebrate your love for dance with this comprehensive 25-minute Ballet Center Celebration at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to bridge the gap between static barre exercises and the fluid, expansive movements of center work. Whether you are an adult beginner looking to find your footing or an intermediate student refining your transitions, this class offers valuable insights into the mechanics of classical dance.

We begin our center practice by establishing a strong foundation with tendu and tombé plié. A major technical focus of this lesson is the balancé. The instructor provides a deep dive into how to manage your weight during this waltz-like step.

You will learn the importance of bringing the heel forward to ensure your turnout is situated correctly before transitioning into the next movement. Maintaining this turnout is vital for balance and prevents the common mistake of losing alignment during quick changes of direction. Moving into the more rhythmic sections, we explore the waltz and quarter turns.

Coordination is key here; the instructor demonstrates how the right arm chases the left arm to create a clean, controlled rotation. We also practice the tombé, learning to sneak the foot around the calf to achieve a seamless connection into a pas de bourrée and passé changé. By focusing on these small details, such as keeping the thighs back and staying close during turns in a tight sous-sus, you will find a new sense of security in your center work.

The class concludes with a focus on artistry and breath. A beautiful révérence serves as a celebration of the work you have put in. We incorporate allongé and port de bras to lengthen the lines of the body, ending with traditional curtsies and bows.

Integrating breath into these final steps not only improves your stamina but also adds a layer of professional polish to your dancing.