What You'll Learn
- Techniques to improve proprioception by removing visual cues like closing your eyes.
- How to use fondu and tendu as diagnostic tools to find your center of gravity.
- Strategies for maintaining active turnout while balancing in the center.
- Drills to increase core and ankle stability for more consistent pirouettes.
- The importance of proper alignment and setup before attempting balancing exercises.
About This Video
In ballet, balance is more than just standing still; it is a dynamic state of coordination and body awareness. This 15-minute practice session from Broche Ballet focuses on sharpening your proprioception—the body's ability to sense its position in space—through targeted drills in the center. By removing visual cues, such as practicing with your eyes closed or looking in different directions, you force your muscles to engage more deeply and refine your internal sense of stability.
The class begins with foundational movements like tendu and plié, gradually progressing into more complex fondu sequences designed to test your core strength. A key focus throughout the session is the maintenance of proper turnout. You will explore how the sensation of falling forward or backward while turned out can actually be a learning tool, helping you identify exactly where your center of gravity lies.
These drills are specifically designed to translate directly to your pirouettes and other center combinations. When you improve your balance through proprioception, your turns become more consistent and your transitions more fluid. We will work on both legs, ensuring symmetrical development and body awareness.
Whether you are preparing for pointe work or simply want to feel more grounded in your technique, these exercises offer a rigorous yet accessible way to strengthen your lower body alignment. Join Broche Ballet for this focused practice and discover how a stronger sense of proprioception can transform your dancing from the ground up.
