What You'll Learn
- How to use tendu and tombé to generate momentum for pirouettes.
- Techniques for maintaining balance and poise during a slow, controlled adagio.
- Proper heel placement and shoulder alignment to increase turn speed.
- Mastering transitions including pas de bourrée, chassé, and soutenu.
- Developing core stability for extended arabesque and balance poses.
About This Video
Finding your momentum in the center is one of the most challenging aspects of adult ballet training. In this Broche Ballet session, we tackle the vital relationship between foundational tendu work and the power needed for successful turns and jumps. By focusing on how we transition from a tendu into a tombé and pas de bourrée, we build the muscle memory required for more advanced pirouettes and across-the-floor combinations.
Our instructor guides you through a sequence that emphasizes the 'swivel' of the heels—a crucial technique practiced at the barre that must be translated effectively to the center floor. By bringing the shoulder forward to 'chase the knee,' dancers can find the necessary speed and torque for turns without sacrificing their alignment or poise. This class is designed to help you move with more confidence, bridging the gap between static positions and dynamic movement.
Beyond speed, this session also delves into a graceful adagio section. The adagio portion focuses on control and artistic expression. You will work on piqué, soutenu, and arabesque positions, learning to balance the body weight perfectly over the supporting leg during a slow relevé or développé. The sequence concludes with a focus on fluidity, using chassé and pas de bourrée to move through the space with elegance. Whether you are working on your first center balance or refining the mechanics of your turns, this all-levels center class offers the technical insights and professional feedback needed to elevate your practice from the comfort of home.
