What You'll Learn
- How to execute a clean pas de bourrée and sous-sus footwork pattern.
- Techniques for fluid, 'water-like' port de bras using proper elbow placement.
- Finding balance and weight distribution during center tendu and temps lié.
- Connecting individual steps into a graceful and coordinated combination.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is a pivotal milestone in any dancer's journey. At Broche Ballet, we believe that finding your balance in open space requires a blend of technical precision and artistic fluidity. This Beginner Ballet Center class is specifically designed to help you bridge that gap, focusing on fundamental movements like the tendu, sous-sus, and pas de bourrée. The instructor guides you through a series of exercises that challenge your stability while encouraging a sense of ease and coordination.
One of the primary focuses of this session is the concept of 'water-like' movement. Rather than viewing ballet as a series of isolated, robotic positions, you are encouraged to connect your thoughts with your physical actions to create seamless transitions. This is especially emphasized during the port de bras segments. By using a paintbrush analogy, you will learn to initiate arm movements from underneath, lifting from the elbows to ensure a graceful and expansive line. Moving the arms as a single, coordinated unit allows the dancer to maintain better alignment and expression throughout the combination.
In addition to arm work, the class covers essential footwork patterns. You will practice the pas de bourrée and sous-sus, learning how to maintain your turnout and posture while moving across the floor. The lesson also introduces the temps lié, a crucial movement for learning how to shift weight smoothly through a plié. By the end of the class, you will perform a lovely port de bras combination that integrates these concepts, leaving you feeling more confident and elegant in your center practice. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, these foundational center techniques are key to developing the poise and strength required for more advanced ballet levels.
