What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining balance and proper alignment during center-floor work
- How to execute fluid weight transfers in pas de bourrée and fondu
- Improving musicality and timing during waltz and adagio sequences
- Precise footwork for tendu, piqué, and arabesque transitions
- Using natural breath to enhance movement quality and relaxation in turns
About This Video
Step away from the barre and into the center with this comprehensive all-level ballet class from Broche Ballet. Designed to challenge your stability and fluidity, this 22-minute session focuses on the core components of center work: tendus, waltz combinations, and essential turns. Whether you are transitioning from beginner levels or looking to refine your technical precision, this class provides a structured environment to practice complex movements without the support of the barre.
We begin with foundational work, emphasizing proper alignment in tendu and plié. These initial exercises are crucial for establishing the balance required for the more dynamic sequences that follow. As we progress, you will dive into fondu and pas de bourrée, learning how to maintain a smooth, 'melting' quality while navigating shifts in weight across the floor.
The instructor provides detailed breakdowns of each combination, ensuring you understand the mechanics behind every step before increasing the tempo. The class culminates in a series of waltz-inspired combinations and turns, including piqué and pirouette preparation. You will explore movements like the balancé and arabesque, focusing on how to use your breath to find length and grace in every extension.
Special attention is given to musicality and timing, helping you sync your movements with the rhythm for a truly expressive performance. By focusing on weight transfer and precise footwork, you will build the muscle memory needed for effortless transitions between positions like passé and promenade. Join Broche Ballet for this intensive center practice and discover how to carry your technique from the barre to the center floor with confidence and poise.
This class is an excellent way to bridge the gap between technical drills and the artistry of performance dance.
