What You'll Learn
- Techniques for skimming the heel to improve turn timing and coordination.
- How to maintain balance and control during the landing phase of a turn.
- Foundational port de bras coordination for pivots and curtsy steps.
- Proper execution of pas de cheval and rond de jambe in the center.
- Correct alignment and hand placement for a graceful ballet bow.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive beginner ballet center class at Broche Ballet. In this 40-minute session, we transition away from the barre to focus on building the stability and coordination necessary for fluid center work. This class is specifically designed to help dancers find their center of gravity while moving through space, bridging the gap between static positions and dynamic movement.
We begin with adagio-focused exercises to improve your balance and leg control. You will work through tendu, rond de jambe, and pas de cheval combinations designed to refine your leg lines and weight placement. A key focus is on skimming the heel on the ground—a technique used to solve common turning challenges—which helps you maintain control without the immediate need for a full relevé.
Transitioning into preparation for pirouettes, we focus on en dehors foundations. This class emphasizes the importance of landing turns on balance and maintaining control of your descent, rather than simply finishing the rotation. By practicing pivots and promenades, you will develop the internal torque and spotting discipline needed for successful future turns.
We also explore upper-body coordination through specific port de bras exercises. Our "quarter bra" and "rubber arms" combinations help you sync your arm movements with your footwork, especially during curtsy steps or the final révérence. These foundational movements are the building blocks for more advanced center allegro and lyrical sequences.
Whether you are refining your basic technique or preparing for your first full pirouette, this class provides the detailed feedback and structural guidance you need to feel confident and graceful in the center of the room.
