What You'll Learn
- Master a lyrical center combination featuring temps lié, chassé, and pas de bourrée.
- Refine your port de bras to create visual illusions and expressive, fluid movement.
- Develop transitions using allongé with musicality to a Billie Eilish piano cover.
- Incorporate head positions and 'hiding' movements to add professional dramatic flair.
- Improve weight placement and balance during sous-sus and soutenu transitions.
About This Video
Connect with your inner dancer through Broche Ballet's specialized 'Artistry in the Center' class. Set to a hauntingly beautiful piano cover of Billie Eilish’s 'Everything I Wanted,' this 26-minute session transitions from technical execution to soulful performance. The focus of this class is to move beyond the physical steps and embrace the storytelling power of classical dance.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the nuance of port de bras and how intentional arm placement creates illusions of depth and direction. You will learn a choreographed sequence featuring allongé, temps lié, pas de bourrée, and chassé. The instructor guides you through the technical foundations of demi-plié and tombé, ensuring your weight transitions are seamless and your alignment remains secure. By focusing on the 'hiding' and 'opening' movements of the arms, you learn to control the audience's focus and create a professional, polished look.
It’s not just about the steps; it's about the 'how.' We explore how looking under and then over the arm adds a sense of mystery and finality to your dance. Practicing these illusions helps you move with more intention, transforming a standard sous-sus or soutenu into a dramatic statement. The instructor emphasizes the importance of energy and enthusiasm, encouraging you to add your own personality to the sequence.
By integrating drama and flair into your practice, you’ll develop the confidence to perform rather than just exercise. Whether you are practicing in front of a mirror to check your angles or flowing freely with the music, this class is designed to help you find your unique voice in ballet. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and unleash your artistic potential in the center.
