What You'll Learn
- How to use the back of the hand to create space and avoid a soft wrist in your port de bras.
- Techniques for using head movement to improve balance and artistic expression.
- The importance of maintaining energy and control through transitions like chassé and arabesque.
- How to balance technical precision with an artistic 'drop' in the arms for emotive dancing.
- Strategies to clear mental clutter and focus on the choreography for a more fluid performance.
About This Video
" Set to the hauntingly beautiful "Ne Me Quittes Pas" by Jacques Brel, this 25-minute session is dedicated to the grace and fluidity of port de bras. Often, dancers focus so heavily on their feet that the upper body becomes an afterthought. This class reverses that narrative, challenging you to find breath, space, and emotional depth in every movement of the arms and head.
We begin by deconstructing the mechanics of movement. You will learn the significance of pulling up through the back of the hand, a technique that prevents a "soft wrist" and creates an expansive, professional look. The choreography seamlessly blends foundational elements like tendu, chassé, and plié with more advanced sequences involving rond de jambe plié and arabesque.
" One of the key takeaways from this rehearsal is the functional use of the head. Our instructor explains how the direction of your gaze can either hinder or help your balance. You will practice using your head to facilitate weight shifts and changes in direction, which is essential for executing the choreography en carré or moving through complex patterns.
This practice isn't just about physical steps; it's about the mental discipline required for ballet. You are encouraged to clear away mental clutter and find a "flow state" where the music and movement become one. Through detailed corrections and repetitive practice, you will master the timing and preparation needed for a polished performance.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique, enhance your posture, and express your inner artistry through the timeless language of classical ballet.
