What You'll Learn
- How to train your nervous system to find the 'up' direction in any center position
- Mastering transitions from fourth position into stable passé and arabesque
- Identifying fall patterns to make technical micro-adjustments for better balance
- Techniques for reducing anxiety and building confidence when moving away from the barre
- Specific drills for temps lié and relevé to improve center stability
About This Video
Balancing in the center is one of the most challenging aspects of ballet, often feeling like a game of chance for many adult dancers. However, at Broche Ballet, we believe that balance is a technical skill that can be systematically developed through targeted drills and nervous system training. This class focuses on moving beyond the safety of the barre to find your true center of gravity while executing fundamental movements like temps lié, arabesque, and passé.
' We explore how to find this vertical alignment from various positions, particularly from a deep fourth position. By practicing transitions such as moving through plié and relevé, you will learn to stabilize your core and find your vertical axis before attempting more complex movements like a pirouette. ' This involves understanding that falling is a vital part of the learning process.
In fact, knowing which direction you are falling is the first step to correcting your technique. Are you pitching too far devant? Or perhaps losing your turnout in passé?
By identifying these micro-movements, you can make the necessary adjustments to stay centered. We also address the mental side of ballet, helping you overcome the fear and anxiety that often accompany center work. Through repetitive practice over several weeks, these drills will help you gain the confidence to trust your technique in any choreography.
Whether you are working on a steady arabesque or preparing for turns, these center drills provide the foundation you need for a professional and stable aesthetic.
