What You'll Learn
- Mastering the grace and flow of a complex port de bras sequence
- Connecting breath to movement for enhanced musicality and expression
- Refining technique in center-floor tendu and plié work
- Understanding the historical significance and artistry of the révérence
- Utilizing tempo and timing to create a more compelling performance
About This Video
Elevate your dance practice with Artistry in Center, a specialized Broche Ballet session focused on the elegance and gratitude of the révérence. In this detailed 25-minute class, we transition from the rigors of technical exercises to the heights of pure artistic expression. This combination serves as both a beautiful tribute to the legacy of influential ballet teachers—specifically honoring the legendary Beth Kurtz—and a masterclass in center-floor grace and poise.
The lesson prioritizes port de bras, the art of the carriage of the arms, which is often the distinguishing factor between a student and a seasoned artist. You will be guided through a sophisticated series of movements including tendu, plié, and écarté, all woven into a fluid, expressive choreographic sequence. Our instructor emphasizes the vital connection between breathing and stretching, ensuring that every movement feels organic, expansive, and intentional rather than purely mechanical.
This focus on breath allows the dancer to fill the space and find a sense of calm within the movement. Musicality is a core pillar of this Broche Ballet tutorial. You will learn how to play with tempo and timing, finding those essential moments of suspension and pause that create a magnetic performance.
By focusing on the nuances of timing, you will transform a standard port de bras or a simple demi-plié into a compelling story. The class includes three full repetitions of the routine, allowing you to first grasp the complex mechanics, then refine your physical alignment, and finally lose yourself in the artistry of the music. Whether you are practicing in a professional studio or the comfort of your home, this révérence combination will leave you feeling accomplished and graceful.
