What You'll Learn
- How to use sensory awareness to deepen your port de bras movements.
- Techniques for finding stillness and breathing within complex choreography.
- Coordinating tendu and sous-sus with expressive, full-body movement.
- Connecting emotionally to music and allowing it to guide your performance.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Artistry in Center series, where technical precision meets soulful expression. " In this class, we move beyond the mechanical execution of steps to explore the deep emotional resonance that ballet offers. Our instructor guides you through a routine that emphasizes sensory awareness, encouraging you to feel the movement travel through your spine, legs, and feet.
We begin by establishing a strong foundation with tendu and sous-sus exercises, ensuring your alignment is secure before layering on the expressive elements of the full port de bras. The core of this lesson is the connection between breath and movement. You will learn to find stillness within the choreography—a momentary pause that allows the music to breathe and gives you space to "grow into" each pose.
This isn't just about arm placement; it's about the intention behind every curve and reach. We focus on the quality of the movement, ensuring that your transitions are as beautiful as the positions themselves. A highlight of the class is a specific emotional peak at the 2:50 mark of the track, where we encourage you to let go of tension and surrender to the music.
By focusing on the physical sensations in your body—even the chills or goosebumps that arise during poignant musical moments—you can transform a standard exercise into a personal performance. This seamless temps lié of movement and emotion creates a truly artistic experience. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the vessel for artistry.
By paying attention to the subtle details of muscle engagement while simultaneously relaxing into the flow of the melody, you will discover a new level of movement quality. Whether you are practicing in a professional studio or a home space, this class invites you to allow your body to express itself naturally. Join us to refine your technique and ignite your inner dancer through the power of expressive port de bras.
