What You'll Learn
- Master the 'brakes' technique to stop mid-air by engaging the legs and toes
- Understand the 60/40 weight distribution in fourth position relevé for better balance
- Prevent falling out of turns by maintaining turnout and opposite pressure
- Refine port de bras using allongée and fondu to enhance artistic expression
- Execute piqué sous-tenu and passé with improved alignment and control
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 69-minute session from Broche Ballet. Our 'All-Level Barre and Center' class is designed to bridge the gap between basic movements and the refined control required for professional-level choreography. This practice session moves from a detailed barre into a dynamic center series, emphasizing the mechanics of stability and the 'braking' technique in motion.
' Students often struggle with falling out of turns or over-committing to momentum. In this lesson, you will learn how to take the 'play' out of the system by squeezing the legs together and pressing through the toes to stop mid-air or mid-turn with absolute poise. We dive deep into the piqué sous-tenu, exploring how maintaining turnout and opposite pressure prevents common pitfalls in pirouettes.
The instruction also focuses heavily on the relevé in fourth position. You will learn the crucial weight distribution—keeping 60% of your weight on the front foot and 40% on the back—to ensure you can get 'up and forward' without losing your center. This technical nuance is essential for clean transitions into tombé and balancé combinations.
In addition to lower-body strength, we refine the upper body through port de bras. Learn how to use allongée and fondu movements to add artistry without sacrificing the structural integrity of your alignment. Whether you are working on your passé height or the precision of your sous-tenu, this class provides the anatomical cues needed to improve your proprioception and stage presence.
Join Broche Ballet as we explore the intersection of strength and grace. This class is ideal for students looking for professional-level corrections that make a tangible difference in their daily practice.
