What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination of chassé and tombé movements in a center combination.
- Improve your port de bras by focusing on elbow control and leading movements with the elbows.
- Develop better balance and stability in arabesque and tendu positions.
- Learn to execute clean transitions and spins while maintaining proper turnout and core engagement.
- Understand the importance of weight distribution and timing in traveling center steps.
About This Video
Welcome to this 22-minute Beginner Ballet Center class from Broche Ballet, designed to help you find your stability and confidence away from the barre. Moving into the center is a pivotal step in a dancer's journey, and this session focuses on the technical precision needed to transition between movements with grace and control. We dive deep into a challenging yet accessible combination that integrates fundamental steps like the chassé, tombé, and arabesque, providing a perfect workout for dancers looking to refine their coordination.
A primary focus of this lesson is the refinement of your port de bras, specifically through the action of the développé (unfolding) of the arms. Your instructor provides detailed feedback on how to lead movement with the elbows rather than the hands. By keeping the elbow high and controlled, you create a professional line and maintain better balance throughout your shifts in weight. We explore how the opposite arm stays light to the front, ensuring your upper body remains expressive yet stable during complex sequences.
Throughout the combination, you will work on the mechanics of the chassé to the corner and the precision of the tombé. We emphasize keeping the leg straight and only bending into the plié at the final moment to ensure maximum length and power. You will also practice closing your spins to the front, side, and back, which is essential for building the spatial awareness required for more advanced choreography. By focusing on these specific technical details—such as the 'scoot' in your traveling steps and the sharp finish of your plié—you will build the muscle memory and center of gravity needed to excel in any ballet class. Join us on the floor to improve your fluidity, master your elbow placement, and take your center work to the next level.
