What You'll Learn
- Core alignment techniques for staying on axis during piqué and soutenu turns
- Proper upper body positioning to maintain grace and stability in the center
- Footwork patterns that transition from foundational barre to complex center combinations
- Musicality and port de bras, focusing on the allongé and high back bends
- The traditional etiquette and execution of a beautiful ballet reverence
About This Video
Step onto the floor with confidence in this comprehensive 57-minute beginner ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between foundational barre exercises and the fluidity of center work. We begin at the barre, where the focus is on establishing proper turnout, engaging the core, and refining your posture.
You will progress through essential movements such as the plié, ensuring that every transition is executed with precision and musicality. As we move away from the barre, the instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining your axis during center combinations. You will explore footwork patterns and introductory turns, including the piqué and soutenu.
A key focus of this lesson is learning to aim for the second leg during a piqué sous-sus to maintain superior balance and control. To execute a strong soutenu, we emphasize keeping the elbows lifted and the hands down, a technique that engages the upper body and stabilizes your center. ' The session concludes with a traditional reverence.
Accompanied by beautiful music, you will practice expressive movements, including the allongé, and learn the art of the final bow. This ritual not only showcases your posture and grace but also allows you to express gratitude for the art form. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this video provides the structure and professional feedback needed to elevate your dance practice.
