What You'll Learn
- Refined port de bras techniques focusing on shoulder and hip alignment.
- Correct execution of tendu écarté with focus on foot articulation and arm coordination.
- Integrated balance and turning drills to improve stability away from the barre.
- How to maintain posture and turnout during complex adagio combinations.
- A challenging and expressive révérence to conclude your center practice.
About This Video
Elevate your center work with this comprehensive 34-minute ballet class from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers of all levels, this session focuses on the fluid integration of upper body movement with precise footwork. The class begins with an in-depth exploration of port de bras, teaching you how to coordinate the shoulders and hips to create expansive, professional shapes. You will learn the specific sequence of moving the shoulders forward, side, and back, creating a visual flow that carries through to your fingertips in every allongé position.
As we transition into the center, the instructor guides you through tendu and battement combinations that challenge your weight placement and stability. Special attention is paid to tendu écarté, emphasizing the sliding movement through the heels and toes. To build functional strength, turning and balance drills are woven throughout the exercises, helping you find your center and maintain alignment during transitions like piqué and sus-sous. This holistic approach ensures that you are not just performing steps, but building a foundation of movement quality.
The class also features a beautiful adagio section, where you will practice maintaining your turnout and posture through tombé and arabesque. Throughout the video, the instructor provides detailed corrections to ensure your physical comfort and safety, encouraging a mindful approach to high-intensity movements. We conclude the session with an epic révérence that incorporates the full port de bras sequence practiced earlier, allowing you to finish your practice with elegance and a sense of accomplishment. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics of center work or an experienced dancer refining your artistry, this class offers valuable insights for every stage of your ballet journey.
