What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of swan arms using elbow rotation and upper arm bone control.
- Develop a fluid adagio sequence featuring développé, passé, and temps lié.
- Improve shoulder engagement and stability for more expressive port de bras.
- Coordinate complex arm movements with foundational barre work like plié and arabesque.
- Enhance your turnout and balance through controlled, slow-tempo choreography.
About This Video
Elevate your daily dance routine with this exquisite Swan Adagio at the barre. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the final minutes of your training are the perfect time to focus on artistry and fluid transitions. This 9-minute sequence, often referred to as the "Cherry on Top," serves as the ideal conclusion to any practice session, allowing you to synthesize technical strength with poetic movement.
" You will learn how to roll the elbow and manipulate the upper arm bone to create that iconic, liquid motion synonymous with the great classical ballets. A key focus is the concept of "quiet hands," where the fingers remain still while the arms move around them in a circular, graceful path. This requires significant shoulder strength and stability, ensuring your movements look effortless while remaining technically sound.
We emphasize keeping the shoulders relaxed yet engaged, preventing tension from creeping into the neck. The choreography is designed to challenge your control through a series of foundational movements. You will practice a sequence of développé, passé, and a "flap" motion that requires a long, sweeping use of the arm and leg.
We also incorporate temps lié to improve your weight transfer and fluidity between positions. Throughout the adagio, we focus on the coordination between the upper and lower body, ensuring that your turnout remains fully engaged even as you concentrate on the complex port de bras. As you move through plié, sous-sous, and cambré, you will find opportunities to refine your alignment and find the "breath" in your dancing.
The session concludes with a focused look at the arabesque, emphasizing length and line. By practicing this adagio on both sides of the body, you will develop balanced control and a better understanding of how to use your back muscles to support your movements. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to improve your grace at the barre, this Swan Adagio provides the technical breakdown and artistic inspiration to finish your practice beautifully.
