What You'll Learn
- How to use port de bras and facial expressions to tell a meaningful story through dance
- Integrating technical steps like plié, temps lié, and arabesque into an emotional piece
- The art of the 'dancing hug' through fluid tombé and chassé sequences
- Enhancing musicality by connecting movement to personal memories and emotions
- Developing a sense of community and connection through shared performance experiences
About This Video
Step into a space where technique meets the heart. In this special 'Artistry in Center' class at Broche Ballet, we transition from the purely physical to the deeply personal. Dedicated to grandmothers and the enduring power of family connection, this lesson invites you to use your body as a vessel for storytelling.
The centerpiece of this session is a beautiful port de bras combination designed to evoke the feeling of a warm embrace and the magic of human connection. We begin by grounding ourselves in a thoughtful plié, using the breath to initiate every movement and find depth in our performance. As we move into the center, you will learn to transition seamlessly through a temps lié, emphasizing the fluidity between positions and the weight of each transition.
We explore the length of the line with allongé and the stability of a sous-sus, but always with an eye toward what these movements represent emotionally. Our choreography incorporates steps like the tombé and chassé, which we treat not just as traveling steps, but as a reach toward a loved one. The arabesque becomes a soaring moment of memory, while the soutenu offers a chance to pull inward and reflect.
Throughout the class, our instructor shares personal anecdotes, encouraging you to tap into your own history to inform your performance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that being a dancer is about more than just perfect turnout; it is about the magic of being human. This class emphasizes the significance of the 'hug' as a form of love and connection, translated into dance.
You will learn that practice makes perfect, not just in your footwork, but in your ability to project genuine emotion and vulnerability. Whether you are performing for an audience or practicing in your living room, this class will help you find the joy of moving together as a community, sharing memories, and celebrating the quirky personalities that make our lives rich. Join us to refine your execution and rediscover the soul of your dance.
