What You'll Learn
- How to coordinate port de bras so the arms and legs arrive at their positions simultaneously.
- Techniques for a 'fancy' pas de bourrée using a small rise and a bouncy tombé.
- Executing a proper tombé by transitioning smoothly from demi-pointe to fondu.
- Refining center stability through tendu, passé pivots, and controlled relevé.
- Using allonge and arm circles to add professional flair and expression to combinations.
About This Video
Step away from the barre and find your center with this comprehensive 27-minute ballet practice from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to help dancers of all levels transition their technique to the middle of the floor, focusing on the essential elements of a classic ballet class: tendu, adage, and waltzing. We begin by establishing stability through controlled tendu combinations, emphasizing the importance of using the floor and pushing through the toes to achieve a crisp relevé.
As we move into the adage section, the focus shifts to balance and fluid coordination. You will learn the art of the port de bras, ensuring your arms and legs arrive at their positions simultaneously for a professional, polished look. The instructor provides deep insights into the 'fancy' pas de bourrée, showing you how a small rise and a bouncy tombé can transform a simple step into a graceful transition.
By focusing on the mechanics of a tombé—moving from demi-pointe to a soft fondu—you will develop the dynamic quality needed for waltzing across the floor. Throughout the class, we explore advanced concepts like passé pivots and allonge, teaching you how to reverse your port de bras through first position for maximum expression. Whether you are looking to refine your footwork or improve your upper-body artistry, this center practice offers the technical breakdowns necessary to make your dancing look effortless and sophisticated.
Join Broche Ballet and bring more bounce, precision, and elegance to your center work.
