What You'll Learn
- Master the 'soaring' effect by leaning the torso while maintaining hip alignment.
- Refine your port de bras to create a wide, expressive wing span.
- Improve balance and fluidity during quick transitions and turns en pointe.
- Explore musicality and expression through Caleb Fawcett's 'Cloud Surfing'.
About This Video
Take your artistry to new heights with this unique pointe combination from Broche Ballet. Set to the evocative piano melodies of Caleb Fawcett’s “Cloud Surfing,” this class focuses on the delicate balance between technical precision and expressive movement. Dancing en pointe often demands rigorous focus on stability, but here we challenge you to find freedom within that structure by exploring the sensation of flight.
In this lesson, you will explore the concept of 'soaring.' By utilizing a wide 'wing span' with your port de bras, you’ll learn to lean the upper body into turns and movements, creating a long, dynamic line that feels as if you are gliding through the air. We move beyond static positions to find a continuous flow, emphasizing the floaty quality required for such atmospheric music. You will learn how to use the lean of the torso, rather than just the movement of the arms, to create a sense of breath and space in your dancing.
A key component of this choreography is the relationship with the floor and the air. You will practice shifting your weight through movements like chassé and temps lié, learning how to use small compensations in your footwork to maintain speed and regain balance if you tip off center. We even embrace the sensation of slight vertigo, using it to fuel the excitement of the dance rather than letting it cause tension. Whether you are performing a series of bourrée steps or diving forward into an expressive pose, the goal is to trust your body and let the motion take over.
Throughout the session, we provide detailed feedback on body positioning, specifically how to keep the hips straight while the torso leans to create that iconic soaring effect. This class is perfect for intermediate dancers looking to bridge the gap between technical exercises and performance artistry. Join us as we explore the beauty of movement en pointe and discover the joy of dancing with abandon.
