What You'll Learn
- Master the correct arm placement and flow for a graceful arabesque.
- Execute stable piqué and sous-sus transitions with proper weight placement.
- Develop balance and control during tombé and relevé combinations.
- Improve your waltz steps and turns by focusing on alignment and momentum.
- Understand the importance of port de bras in creating fluid movement transitions.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center floor is one of the most exciting milestones in a dancer’s training. This is where you truly find your balance and learn to move through space with grace and autonomy. In this 21-minute practice from Broche Ballet, we focus on an all-level center routine designed to build your confidence and refine your technical foundation.
The class begins by translating the stability found at the barre into freestanding exercises. We revisit essential movements like plié, tendu, and dégagé, focusing on how they prepare the body for more dynamic combinations. A major highlight of this session is mastering the arabesque.
You will learn how to sweep your arms through the first position to achieve a beautifully rounded line, ensuring that your port de bras remains fluid and your allongé creates a sense of continuous length. We also address common pitfalls, such as the tendency to let the back of the hand lead, helping you maintain a more professional and aesthetically pleasing form. Weight transfer and momentum are critical components of center work.
We break down the mechanics of the piqué into a sous-sus, teaching you how to fall correctly over the back foot to achieve a crisp, controlled rise. Similarly, we practice the tombé, moving from a deep, cushioned plié into a strong relevé balance. These sequences are vital for anyone looking to improve their waltz steps or execute smoother turns.
Throughout the lesson, emphasis is placed on maintaining proper alignment and posture. By focusing on the core and the placement of the head and arms, you will develop the flow necessary to connect individual steps into a cohesive dance. We conclude the session with a traditional révérence, honoring the discipline and artistry of ballet.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this Broche Ballet class provides the tools you need to feel more secure and expressive in the center.
