What You'll Learn
- Refine port de bras to achieve fluid and expressive arm movements
- Maintain stable hip alignment during complex center combinations
- Master the 'lingering' technique with the head and épaulement for increased artistry
- Execute smooth transitions through plié and first position
- Apply the 'body as a cello' metaphor to improve movement resonance
About This Video
Elevate your dance practice with this 25-minute Artistry in Center class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to help adult dancers bridge the gap between technical execution and expressive performance. Set to the evocative music of Martin Czerny's 'Loneliness,' the choreography focuses on the nuances of port de bras and the fluid connection between the upper and lower body.
The instructor guides you through a series of center exercises, beginning with foundational movements like plié and tendu, and progressing into a complex combination that challenges your coordination and musicality. A key theme throughout this lesson is the 'cello' metaphor: imagining your body as a cello where movements must be smooth, resonant, and continuous. You will learn to maintain proper hip alignment, keeping the hips down and forward even during challenging side movements.
The class emphasizes 'lingering' in your movements—the art of leaving the head or shoulders behind to create a more soulful, professional performance quality. Specific technical focus is given to the pointe pivot, requiring a smooth transition through side and front positions while maintaining a controlled brush back. You will practice diving forward with the upper body and 'swimming' through the space to ensure your movement quality remains liquid rather than robotic.
By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use your arms and head to follow the music, creating a performance that is as beautiful to watch as it is to dance. Whether you are looking to refine your center work or find more emotion in your choreography, this class provides the technical corrections and artistic inspiration needed to take your ballet practice to the next level.
