What You'll Learn
- The proper weight transfer and 'up and over' lift for a fluid tombé pas de bourrée.
- Coordinating port de bras with leg movements to improve balance and artistic quality.
- Mastering center body positions including à la seconde and écarté.
- Executing basic waltz steps and balancé combinations with proper alignment.
- Developing the core control needed to transition from the barre to center floor.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most exciting milestones for any dancer. In this 27-minute Beginner Ballet Center class, Broche Ballet guides you through the essential mechanics required to move through space with grace and stability. This practice focuses on building the core strength and coordination necessary to execute fundamental center combinations without the support of the barre.
We begin with a series of exercises that integrate demi-plié and tendu to warm up the ankles and establish your center of gravity. You will work through à la seconde positions and learn to find your alignment in écarté derrière. The class places a heavy emphasis on the tombé pas de bourrée, a foundational traveling step.
You will learn the specific lift needed to transition weight smoothly, ensuring your movement looks effortless and fluid. A significant portion of the session is dedicated to port de bras. Mastering the coordination of the arms—moving from first position to a high fifth, then through second and into an allongé—is key to achieving a professional ballet aesthetic.
We discuss how the arms provide not just beauty, but also the momentum and balance required for more complex sequences. Finally, we introduce the waltz series. This includes the balancé step, where we focus on the push and lift of the body as it shifts from side to side.
You will practice combining these steps with specific arm movements and tombé pas de bourrée sequences. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to use your breath and upper body to support your footwork, helping you feel more beautiful and confident on the dance floor. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this Broche Ballet session provides the technical breakdown needed to master beginner center work.
