What You'll Learn
- Execute piqué sous-sus in three directions with proper weight transfer and straight-leg alignment.
- Coordinate arm and leg movements during développé and transitions to arabesque for a clean line.
- Engage the back muscles and shoulder blades to maintain upright posture during high leg extensions.
- Utilize 'spring-loaded' energy in fondu to create fluid transitions into pas de bourrée and piqué.
- Improve spatial awareness and balance through balancé sequences and corner-to-front pivots.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s beginner center practice, a 14-minute session designed to bridge the gap between foundational barre exercises and fluid, confident floor work. This class focuses on two fundamental pillars of classical ballet technique: the lyrical control of adagio and the sharp, buoyant precision of piqué sous-sus. We begin by exploring the intricate coordination required for adagio movements.
You will work on your développé devant and seamless transitions into arabesque. A key technical focus throughout this session is the timing of your port de bras; learning to close the arm and leg simultaneously into first position is essential for maintaining a clean silhouette and professional line. We emphasize the importance of the upper body carriage, specifically teaching you how to anchor the middle of your back and pull the shoulder blades down.
This muscular engagement is crucial to prevent the torso from pitching forward or hunching as the leg reaches its maximum height, ensuring a regal and stable posture that characterizes the Broche Ballet aesthetic. The class also dives deep into the spring-loaded mechanics of the fondu. By creating opposing energy—directing the knee forward while the working foot reaches back—you will discover how to power your transitions into movements like the pas de bourrée and piqué.
This accordion feel is what gives ballet its characteristic blend of strength and softness, allowing for a melting quality that leads into a sharp rise. Moving into piqué sous-sus, we practice this step in three directions: front, back, and side. You will learn to lift the standing heel and step directly onto a straight leg, a skill that is vital for future across-the-floor combinations and pirouettes.
To further challenge your spatial awareness and balance, the session includes balancé sequences and pivots that require you to shift between facing the corner and moving en face. Whether you are working in a home studio or a dedicated dance space, this class provides the technical building blocks needed to move with grace. Join us to refine your center work and master the art of controlled extension and weight transfer.
