What You'll Learn
- Technical secrets for a smooth promenade, including the lift and scoot method
- How to integrate expressive port de bras to convey emotion during a performance
- Strategies for maintaining balance and calm during complex center combinations
- Building stage presence and the confidence to perform as a soloist
- Proper execution of tombé, pas de bourrée, and relevé sequences
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 75-minute ballet session from Broche Ballet. Designed to bridge the gap between technical drills and artistic performance, this class features a deep dive into the promenade and expressive center work. We begin with a rigorous 50-minute barre to warm up the body and establish the necessary stability for more advanced movements.
Throughout the barre, you will focus on foundational elements like the plié and relevé, ensuring your alignment is secure before moving into center combinations. The core of this lesson is the promenade practice. Mastering the promenade requires a delicate balance of strength and finesse.
You will learn the nuanced 'lift and scoot' technique, understanding how to rotate smoothly without losing your line or rushing the movement. The instructor emphasizes the importance of breathing and staying calm, especially when executing an arabesque or holding a cou-de-pied position during the turn. In the center portion of the class, we transition into 25 minutes of combinations that challenge your memory and execution.
You will practice sequences involving the tombé and pas de bourrée, moving through different facette orientations with fluidity. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to port de bras, teaching you how to use your arms to convey emotion and enhance your stage presence. This class isn't just about the steps; it's about becoming a soloist who performs with confidence.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that mistakes are a natural part of the learning process. This class encourages you to shake out any tension and return to the floor with renewed focus. By the end of the session, you will have the tools to perform complex sequences with greater poise and a more refined artistic voice.
