What You'll Learn
- Technical mechanics for stable pirouettes using proper heel placement and passé positioning.
- How to execute a piqué arabesque starting from a clean fondu.
- Coordination of port de bras during allegro and waltz combinations.
- The traditional etiquette and movements for a final révérence and bow.
About This Video
Refine your technique and find your balance with this 19-minute all-level ballet center class from Broche Ballet. Moving away from the barre is a pivotal moment in any dancer’s training, requiring increased core stability, spatial awareness, and confidence. This session is designed to bridge that gap, offering a structured environment to practice essential movements including tendu, adagio, and pirouettes in the center floor.
The class begins with a focus on port de bras and adagio, emphasizing the contrast between slow, sustained movements and the quicker rhythms of allegro. You will explore positions like écarté and arabesque, learning how to maintain your turnout and alignment without the support of the barre. The instructor provides specific cues on how to use a deep plié to regain balance during transitions, ensuring your movements remain fluid and controlled.
One of the highlights of this session is the detailed technical breakdown of the pirouette. You will learn the importance of keeping the passé knee behind the heel and driving the heel forward underneath the hips to create a stable axis for turning. By focusing on these technical foundations, you can improve the consistency and height of your relevé.
As the class progresses into more dynamic movements, you will practice the piqué arabesque, pas de bourrée, and chassé. These steps are essential for developing the coordination needed for waltz combinations and larger traveling sequences. The instructor emphasizes the importance of weight placement and landing through the foot to ensure safety and precision.
Finally, the class concludes with a traditional révérence. You will learn the etiquette of the final bow, including how to acknowledge the space and thank the balcony, a beautiful tradition that connects modern practice to the historical roots of the art form. Join Broche Ballet for this comprehensive center floor workout and take your dancing to the next level.
