What You'll Learn
- Coordinate 'cartwheel' port de bras with pas de basque for fluid transitions.
- Master dynamic phrasing by contrasting sharp movements with sustained holds.
- Apply correct turnout in tombé lunges to ensure safety and grace.
- Extend your allongé lines for maximum visual and emotional impact.
- Develop musicality through breath and focus within center choreography.
About This Video
Unlock the emotional depth of your dancing with this 25-minute artistry-focused ballet class from Broche Ballet. In this session, we transition from the technical precision of the barre into the fluid, expressive world of center work. Our primary focus is a lyrical center combination set to the evocative reprise of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight,' providing the perfect musical backdrop for exploring phrasing and performance quality.
We begin by breaking down the coordination required for a seamless pas de basque sequence. You will learn to use a 'cartwheel' motion in your port de bras, ensuring your arms and legs move in perfect harmony to create a flowing, continuous aesthetic. The class also dives deep into the mechanics of tombé and chassé transitions.
A key technical focus involves maintaining proper turnout during lunges to avoid calf strain and ensure stability. Beyond the mechanics, we explore the nuances of artistry. You will learn to manipulate your phrasing by contrasting quick, driving movements with sudden, sustained 'flying' allongé poses.
By extending the chest and arms further than a standard classical écarté, you can create a more breathtaking visual impact. Throughout the choreography, which includes elements like developpé, passé, and fondu, the instructor emphasizes the use of focus and breath to elevate the emotional resonance of the movement. Whether you are working on your susu or a complex rond de jambe, this class encourages you to think like a performer.
By the end of this session, you will have a beautiful new combination to practice and a deeper understanding of how to blend classical technique with contemporary artistry. Join Broche Ballet today and bring more soul to your center work.
