What You'll Learn
- Refine tendu and adagio technique with a focus on square alignment.
- Master the coordination of port de bras during center combinations.
- Learn the waltz extravagant with tips on timing and weight transfer.
- Improve balance and stability during sous-tenu and balancé steps.
- Understand the importance of prep work for a dramatic and clean finish.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive center practice designed to elevate your ballet technique from the comfort of your home. In this 15-minute session with Broche Ballet, we transition from the stability of the barre to the fluidity of the center. This class focuses on the fundamental elements of a center practice, including tendu, adagio, and a celebratory waltz extravagant. Throughout the lesson, our instructor provides detailed feedback to help you refine your alignment and execution.
We begin by focusing on port de bras and breathing, ensuring that your arm movements feel organic and integrated with your core. As we move into adagio work, you will receive specific corrections on maintaining a square body position, particularly when transitioning into arabesque. Keeping the hips and shoulders aligned is essential for stability and the long, elegant lines that define ballet. You will also practice sous-tenu and pas de bourrée, learning how to manage your weight transfer and maintain balance without the support of the barre.
One of the highlights of this class is the waltz extravagant. This combination is designed to test your coordination and timing. You will work on balancé steps, focusing on the distinction between the bent leg and the straight leg to create a rhythmic, flowing movement. The instructor also shares a professional secret: smiling actually aids your coordination! We conclude the session with a dramatic finish, allowing you to showcase the progress you have made in your timing and preparation. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an intermediate dancer refining your center flow, this class offers the technical insights needed to dance with confidence and grace.
