What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining balance by centering the body over the standing hip during turns.
- The specific footwork and weight transfer required for fluid waltz combinations.
- The technical distinction between soutenu and passé movements within center flow.
- Correct head and shoulder placement to enhance control during piqué soutenu and pirouettes.
- How to execute a graceful révérence to conclude a professional practice session.
About This Video
Step into the center with confidence in this All-Level Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet. Designed to bridge the gap between technical barre work and the artistry of performance, this session invites you to play while tackling foundational and intermediate challenges. Moving away from the barre requires a heightened sense of core engagement and awareness of your vertical axis, and this class provides the specific cues needed to succeed without the support of the rail.
Throughout the lesson, you will explore various combinations including chassé and plié sequences that build into more complex movements like waltzes and piqué soutenu turns. A primary focus of this session is the mechanics of turning. The instructor provides invaluable corrections on how to keep your body centered over the standing hip and your head aligned over the arch of the foot.
These micro-adjustments are the secret to achieving stable rotations and finding effortless balance. We also delve into the nuances of footwork within waltz combinations. You will learn the distinct differences between a soutenu and a passé—understanding that while a soutenu travels through and lifts, a passé emphasizes the downward transition.
Mastering these subtleties is what elevates a student's dancing from simply doing the steps to performing with true balletic quality. The class also covers the importance of the upper body; by learning to take your shoulder with you during a turn, you gain greater control and prevent the dragging effect that can knock a dancer off-balance. Every exercise is concluded with a focus on finishing well, maintaining posture and alignment until the very last beat of music.
Finally, we conclude with a traditional révérence to honor the practice. Whether you are a beginner looking to find your footing or a more experienced dancer seeking a fun way to refine your center technique, this Broche Ballet session offers the perfect environment to grow your skills.
