What You'll Learn
- Fundamental techniques for maintaining a stable balance on demi-pointe in the center.
- Proper shoulder and hip alignment for executing controlled pirouettes and soutenu turns.
- Waltz combinations that integrate fluid port de bras with relevé and arabesque.
- Core engagement strategies to improve transitions between plié and more advanced movements.
About This Video
Take your ballet practice away from the barre with this comprehensive center-focused class from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers of various experience levels, this session prioritizes the mechanics of stability and the grace of movement in open space. The instructor provides detailed guidance on one of the most challenging aspects of ballet: holding a steady balance on demi-pointe in the center of the room.
This lesson transitions through a full center sequence, including plié, tendu, and dégagé, building toward more complex waltz combinations. You will explore the relationship between the upper and lower body, learning how proper port de bras can actually assist in maintaining your equilibrium during difficult transitions. Special attention is given to the arabesque position, emphasizing core engagement and hip placement to ensure a strong, elongated line.
For those looking to improve their turns, the class covers essential tips for pirouettes and soutenu turns, such as using the shoulders to initiate movement and keeping the heel of the back foot forward to maintain turnout. The instructor emphasizes technical nuances like squeezing the inner thighs and pushing the hips forward on top of the supporting foot during a relevé. By focusing on these fundamental alignment cues—keeping the ears back and the core active—you will develop the muscle memory needed for effortless control.
Whether you are working on the fluidity of your pas de bourrée or the height of your relevé, this class offers the tools to refine your technique and build confidence in your center work. Join us to find your center and elevate your dancing to the next level.
