What You'll Learn
- Techniques to generate momentum using your obliques and core strength.
- Specific drills to improve the transition from plié to passé during a pirouette.
- Strategies for maintaining perfect vertical alignment during center combinations.
- How to execute clean tombé and pas de bourrée sequences to prepare for turns.
- Tips for developing coordination by practicing turns on both the right and left sides.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive center practice session with Broche Ballet, specifically designed to help dancers of all levels conquer the art of the turn. Pirouettes are often seen as one of the most daunting elements of classical ballet, but by breaking down the mechanics of momentum and alignment, they become achievable and even joyful. This class focuses on the technical nuances that transform a shaky spin into a controlled, beautiful rotation.
We begin the session by revisiting the fundamental building blocks of turning: the stability of the relevé, the precision of the passé position, and the power found in a deep plié. The instructor provides a detailed review of sous-sus and other preparatory movements, ensuring your foundation is secure before we add rotation. You will learn how to use your obliques and core engagement to initiate a 'twisting force' that carries you through the turn, rather than relying solely on arm movement. This core-centric approach is the secret to maintaining balance and achieving multiple rotations.
Throughout the class, we move through targeted drills that focus on the 'wind-up' and the release of the foot into the passé. You'll learn how to push around your waist to gain momentum and how to keep the upper body relaxed yet strong. We then integrate these skills into center combinations, linking turns with steps like tombé and pas de bourrée. By practicing turns in both directions, you will develop the coordination and bilateral strength necessary for advanced ballet technique. Whether you are a beginner looking to land your first clean single or an intermediate dancer aiming for a consistent double, these professional tips and corrections will provide the breakthrough you need. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and turn with newfound confidence.
