What You'll Learn
- Master a graceful center choreography focusing on port de bras and artistry.
- Refine technical execution of plié, pas de bourrée, and arabesque.
- Improve balance and coordination during turns like pirouette and soutenu.
- Learn to synchronize breath with movement for better timing and flow.
- Develop expressive movement quality through head and arm positions.
About This Video
Welcome to a special Broche Ballet center class designed to infuse your dancing with springtime joy. In this session, we move away from the barre to explore the expansive world of center work, focusing on a beautiful, flowing choreography set to a melodic piano rendition of Burt Bacharach’s "Close to You." Ballet is more than just a series of technical positions; it is an art form rooted in expression and musicality. This class emphasizes the port de bras—the carriage of the arms—to help you feel like a true dancer. We break down a graceful combination that incorporates essential ballet steps such as plié, pas de bourrée, and arabesque. By focusing on how the arms coordinate with the head and torso, you will develop a more fluid and professional quality in your movement.
Throughout the practice, we delve into technical refinements for soutenu, pirouette, and sous-sus movements. You will learn how to maintain your balance and stay up during transitions, ensuring every step is executed with precision. We also touch upon tombé and pas de basque variations, providing options for different skill levels. To begin, we focus on the foundation of our port de bras. The arms should never be static; they are the extensions of your heart and breath. As we work through the combination, you will learn to draw the arms open, creating a sense of breadth and openness in the chest. This technical focus on the upper body is essential for transitioning from a student to an artist.
We also tackle the complexities of center transitions. Moving from a plié into a pas de bourrée requires a keen sense of weight placement. Our instructor provides detailed cues on where to look, emphasizing the coordination of the eyes with the leading hand to enhance your épaulement. This attention to detail ensures that your arabesque isn't just a leg position, but a full-body expression of line. Join Broche Ballet for this uplifting practice and rediscover the joy of movement.
