What You'll Learn
- Proper port de bras alignment to stabilize the upper body and improve balance.
- Technique for executing petit développé and arabesque transitions in the center floor.
- How to maintain a strong line and open posture during a promenade.
- The mechanics of weight transfer, focusing on pushing from a plié into a straight leg.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center floor is one of the most rewarding yet challenging milestones for a dancer. In this 25-minute Beginner Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet, we focus on the fundamental pillars of graceful movement: balance, coordination, and the expressive power of the arms. This session is specifically designed to help you move away from the support of the barre and find your internal center of gravity.
Throughout the class, you will be guided through a series of foundational center exercises, including demi-plié, petit développé, and arabesque. A significant portion of the instruction is dedicated to the port de bras—the carriage of the arms. You will learn the importance of keeping your back and shoulder blades flat against the rib cage, a technique that provides the necessary stability for more complex movements.
' This mental and physical expansion is what creates the effortless grace associated with professional dancers. The lesson also breaks down the mechanics of stepping. You will practice starting from a deep plié and pushing into a strong, straight leg to ensure every transition is crisp and technically sound.
We conclude the session with a traditional révérence, honoring the practice and the progress made. Whether you are looking to refine your petit développé or find more stability in your promenade, this class provides the technical cues and encouragement needed to elevate your dance practice. By focusing on the correct sequence—from the initial plié to the final extension—you will build the muscle memory required for fluid, coordinated ballet movement.
