What You'll Learn
- How to align the femur over the foot for a stable arabesque balance
- Techniques to improve pirouette landing control and resistance
- Proper execution of coup-de-pied for maximum leg power
- Fluidity and stage presence through a fun waltz choreography
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 19-minute ballet center practice designed to elevate your technique from the comfort of your home. At Broche Ballet, we believe that mastering the center requires a deep understanding of alignment and control. This session focuses specifically on balancing drills and a delightful waltz sequence to help you find your center of gravity and maintain fluidity in every movement.
We begin with a series of exercises targeting the coup-de-pied and chassé. Proper execution of the coup-de-pied is essential for building the strength needed for more complex jumps and turns. Our instructor guides you through the nuances of using the entire leg to generate power while maintaining a clean line.
As we transition into balancing drills, we emphasize the anatomical placement of the femur bone. Learning to position the head of the femur directly over the top of the foot is the secret to a rock-solid balance in positions like arabesque. This perpendicular alignment ensures that your weight is correctly distributed, allowing for better resistance against the rotational forces of a pirouette.
Speaking of turns, this class dives deep into pirouette preparation. You will learn how to maintain control by keeping the front leg forward when pushing off and resisting the movement of the legs during the landing. These technical adjustments are crucial for achieving a smooth, professional-looking finish.
By practicing pulling up in the body during position changes, you will develop the muscle memory needed for effortless transitions. To wrap up the session, we combine these technical elements into a fun waltz choreography. This is your chance to practice stage presence and flow, integrating the balancing skills you have just honed.
Whether you are working on your plié depth or the precision of your bows and curtsies, this class provides the professional feedback necessary to refine your artistry. Join the Broche Ballet community today and take the next step in your dance journey.
