What You'll Learn
- How to achieve a floating quality through precise timing and energy
- Techniques for creating suspension in an arabesque and développé
- The role of port de bras in conveying weightlessness and levitation
- How to delay movement to enhance artistic expression and suspension
- Strategies for personalizing choreography to showcase individual artistry
About This Video
In this Broche Ballet center practice, we explore the ethereal concept of floating. Set to the powerful Glee Cast version of "Defying Gravity" from the musical Wicked, this class transcends basic technique to focus on the artistry that makes a dancer truly captivating. We delve into the mechanics of suspension, teaching you how to make your movements feel weightless and expansive.
The lesson centers on a beautiful combination featuring the arabesque and développé. Rather than focusing solely on the height of the leg, our instructor emphasizes the energy and extension that continues beyond the peak of the movement. You will learn how to use your port de bras to create a sense of levitation, specifically by reaching behind and delaying the lift into the top position.
This technique creates a momentary pause in the air, giving the audience the illusion that you are truly defying gravity. Throughout the session, we practice the tombé pas de bourrée with a specific focus on timing. By pushing into the floor and extending the reach of the arms, you can achieve a suspended quality that elevates a standard sequence into a piece of performance art.
We also discuss how to personalize your port de bras, encouraging you to experiment with different arm placements to find what feels most authentic to your own movement style. Whether you are working on a quarter tour or a simple transition between positions, the principles of weightlessness and intentional timing remain the same. This class is designed to help you break free from the constraints of rigid choreography and move with a sense of freedom and breath.
By the end of the lesson, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use your energy to create a floating effect that carries through every step of your ballet practice. Join us at Broche Ballet and find the magic in your movement.
