What You'll Learn
- How to use momentum for smoother glissade and chassé transitions
- Proper coordination of port de bras with lower body movements
- The mechanics of a fluid pas de basque and energetic piqué soutenu
- Techniques for maintaining balance during complex center combinations
- The importance of timing and body positioning in executing center steps
About This Video
Welcome to a dynamic center practice designed to help you transition from the barre to the middle of the room with confidence. In this 25-minute session from Broche Ballet, we dive into a "fun mix" of exercises that challenge your coordination and timing. The focus of today’s class is not just on hitting the positions, but on mastering the fluid transitions between them.
We begin with a focus on port de bras, the essential art of arm movement that breathes life into every ballet step. You will learn how to coordinate your arms with plié and tendu sequences, ensuring that your upper body remains expressive and integrated with your footwork. As we move into across-the-floor and center combinations, we explore the mechanics of the pas de basque and glissade.
The instructor breaks down how to use momentum from one step to power the next, a crucial skill for any dancer looking to achieve a professional quality of movement. By understanding how to pivot on the heel during a chassé, you will discover how to travel through the space with much greater efficiency. Throughout the class, we will tackle technical steps such as chassé, cou-de-pied, and the delicate balancé.
You will receive specific guidance on how to execute a piqué soutenu with a spring-like energy, using your body positioning and eye focus to maintain stability. We also touch upon the elegance of the arabesque and the circular precision of rond de jambe. One of the key focuses is the "spring" in the piqué, which requires a precise use of the arm and leg to generate the necessary force.
By focusing on timing and the relationship between the upper and lower body, you will find a new sense of ease in your movement. Whether you are working on the weight transfer in a tombé or refining your final révérence, this class provides the feedback and corrections necessary to elevate your technique.
