What You'll Learn
- Mastering fluid port de bras and the sensation of 'floating' arms.
- Executing complex transitions between chassé, pivot, and soutenu.
- Improving upper body flexibility and expression through cambré and reaching movements.
- Enhancing musicality by phrasing movements to a lyrical piano melody.
- Developing professional finish and épaulement for center combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to this Broche Ballet session focusing on the soul of dance: artistry. This video features a beautiful center combination set to a lyrical piano rendition of Dido’s "Thank You." It is specifically designed to help you break away from rigid technical drills and find the expressive, "floating" sensation that makes ballet so captivating. Throughout this class, we move beyond basic positions to explore the fluidity and grace required for professional-level performance.
The combination integrates several key movements including chassé, pivot turns, and sus-sous. You will focus heavily on port de bras, ensuring that your arms aren't just following a path but are actively telling a story. We work through a sequence of reaching, diving forward, and performing deep cambré movements that stretch the chest and back, allowing for a fuller range of motion and more breath in your dancing. The instructor provides detailed feedback on head positioning and alignment, ensuring that as you "float," you remain grounded through your core.
Technical precision remains a priority as we navigate soutenu turns and balancé steps. You will learn how to transition seamlessly between piqué and tendu movements, focusing on the connection between your upper and lower body. Musicality is the heartbeat of this lesson. Dancing to a familiar melody allows you to tap into your emotions more easily, helping you extend the breath through the fingers. We also focus on how épaulement—the positioning of the head and shoulders—can change the entire dynamic of a step. By the end of this class, you will have a cohesive routine that emphasizes grace and fluidity. Whether you are practicing in a studio or at home, these exercises are perfect for developing the artistry needed for classical variations. Let the music guide your movements and discover the joy of expressive ballet with Broche Ballet.
