What You'll Learn
- Master expressive port de bras and "rainbow" movements initiated from the heart.
- Refine technical execution of the plié passé, arabesque, and ton lié with emotional depth.
- Learn to incorporate breath and lingering moments into lunges and transitions.
- Practice the discipline of stillness and poise at the conclusion of a combination.
- Connect musicality and emotional expression to traditional ballet technique.
About This Video
Welcome to a deeply moving center class at Broche Ballet, designed to help you transition from executing technical steps to truly dancing with soul. This session, centered on the theme of "Artistry Day," is set to the hauntingly beautiful "Nocturne" on piano by Bruno Raco. The music provides a perfect canvas for exploring the connection between movement and emotion, allowing you to find a deeper sense of expression in your practice.
We begin with movements that encourage you to reach from the heart, focusing on a "big rainbow" port de bras that initiates from the back and flows through the fingertips. The goal is to feel like a dancer first, using technique as a tool for storytelling. As we progress through the center work, we incorporate familiar elements such as the plié, rond de jambe, and arabesque, but with a specific focus on lingering and breath.
You will explore a unique plié passé where the body resists the upward motion, leaning forward to find a moment of tension and release. The choreography also emphasizes the importance of transitions, utilizing the ton lié and pivoting movements to move seamlessly through the space. We delve into the details of a deep lunge and a curtsy where the fingers reach beyond the toes, challenging your range of motion and your ability to stay grounded.
One of the key focuses of this class is the power of stillness and breath. You will be encouraged to savor each lunge and practice the discipline of staying perfectly still for two counts after a final movement. By the end of this session, you will have integrated these expressive elements into a cohesive performance piece.
Join Broche Ballet to refine your artistry and discover the joy of dancing with emotional intent.
