What You'll Learn
- Proper execution of piqué balancé with a focus on rib cage lift and shoulder alignment
- Techniques for seamless weight transfers during tombé and pas de bourrée sequences
- Coordinated port de bras to enhance fluidity and artistic expression in the center
- How to use the toes to properly propel the legs during center pickups and transitions
- Effective strategies for maintaining balance and vertical alignment during relevé
About This Video
Welcome to a refreshing 17-minute center practice designed to elevate your ballet technique from the comfort of your home. In this session with Broche Ballet, we transition away from the barre to focus on the core principles of stability, coordination, and artistic expression. This class is specifically structured to be accessible for all levels, offering a blend of fundamental movements and more complex combinations that challenge both your mind and body.
We begin by exploring the intricacies of the piqué balancé. A key technical focus here is maintaining the lift in the opposite shoulder and feeling the length through the entire rib cage. This ensures you do not collapse over your supporting leg, allowing for a more fluid and controlled movement.
We then move into sequences involving tombé and pas de bourrée, where we emphasize the transition of weight and the importance of sharp, precise footwork. Throughout the class, we dive deep into port de bras, ensuring your arms move in harmony with your lower body. You will learn the correct way to execute pickups by pushing off from the toes to propel the leg into position, adding a sense of lightness and lift to your dancing.
The lesson culminates in a graceful révérence, focusing on the timing and coordination required to finish your practice with poise and gratitude. Whether you are looking to refine your balance in a relevé or master the rhythmic flow of a balancé, this class provides the specific technical cues necessary for improvement. The uplifting music and encouraging instruction make this the perfect daily practice for any dancer looking to build confidence in center work.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we work on maintaining proper alignment, posture, and the joyful spirit of dance in every movement.
