Ballet Center Mastery: Piqué Sous-sus and Coordination Exercises

Refine your center technique with this 16-minute instructional class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to bridge the gap between barre work and center floor movement, focusing on the mechanics of balance, weight transfer, and fluid coordination. We begin with a focus on port de bras, establishing the essential rule of arm placement: using the opposite arm for front-facing movements and the same-side arm for back movements such as arabesque.

This foundation ensures that your lines remain clean and classically aligned throughout the class. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to piqué sous-sus. You will practice traveling in all directions, learning how to initiate movement from a deep fondu to drive directly onto the toes with precision.

We also dive into the technical nuances of weight distribution. The instructor provides critical cues on driving the hips forward during an arabesque or fondu to maintain a solid center of gravity and prevent the common mistake of falling backward. Transitions are just as important as the poses themselves; therefore, we spend time refining the speed and accuracy of the pas de bourrée and soutenu.

By focusing on how the feet close into a tight fifth position, you will develop the agility required for more complex combinations. The class concludes with a developpé waltz combination, allowing you to integrate these technical elements into a lyrical, moving sequence, followed by a traditional révérence. Whether you are working on your stability or looking to clean up your transitions, this center-focused practice offers the targeted drills necessary for growth.

Join Broche Ballet to enhance your artistic expression through better technical control and refined footwork.