What You'll Learn
- Refine your développé and tendu technique for better turnout and control.
- Master a long, dramatic adagio sequence focusing on fluid port de bras.
- Improve balance and weight placement during soutenu and temps lié transitions.
- Enhance performance quality by coordinating eye focus with arm movements.
About This Video
Welcome to a special center practice at Broche Ballet designed to bring artistry and control to your movement. In this 24-minute class, we transition away from the barre to focus on the expressive power of a Beginner Center sequence. The heart of this session is a dramatic and fun adagio combination that challenges your stability while encouraging artistic flair.
We begin by refining fundamental movements like the tendu and soutenu, ensuring that every transition is executed with proper turnout and weight placement. A key focus of this class is the développé. Whether you are extending to the front or back, you will learn how to push the heel forward to maximize turnout and create a beautiful line.
We also discuss the dancer’s choice in leg height, empowering you to work within your current range while maintaining perfect form. The artistry of ballet often lies in the port de bras. This class emphasizes the coordination between your arms and legs, particularly during complex sequences.
You will learn how to lead with the correct arm and follow your hand’s path with your eyes to create a cohesive, professional look. We also explore the temps lié, a foundational movement that requires a smooth transfer of weight and a graceful brush of the arms through space. As we work through the long adagio, you will practice maintaining focus and energy throughout slow, deliberate movements.
This is the perfect opportunity to work on your balance, especially when moving on one leg. To conclude the session, we bring everything together with a dramatic finale, finishing with a traditional curtsy and révérence. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this class provides the tools to move with confidence and grace.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and embrace the drama of the dance!
