What You'll Learn
- Master the temps lié to achieve smooth weight transfers in the center.
- Improve your arabesque alignment and balance using specific upper-body cues.
- Execute a graceful adagio sequence with focused port de bras and allongé movements.
- Develop precision in footwork through petit double piqué and tendu exercises.
- Learn the proper timing and placement for pas de bourrée and rond de jambe.
About This Video
Welcome to a focused 24-minute beginner ballet center practice with Broche Ballet. Transitioning from the barre to the center is a significant milestone for every dancer, and this class is specifically designed to help you find your stability and artistic grace in open space. In this session, we dive deep into the fundamentals of center work, beginning with a beautiful adagio sequence. Adagio is the heart of ballet, emphasizing control, slow movement, and the seamless connection of positions. We will practice the temps lié, a crucial movement for learning how to transfer weight smoothly while maintaining a lifted posture.
The class also places a significant focus on arabesque balance and alignment. You will learn how to engage your core and use your port de bras effectively to find a secure line without the support of the barre. We also cover essential center combinations including rond de jambe, pas de bourrée, and plié transitions. One of the highlights of this practice is the petit double piqué exercise. We emphasize the importance of keeping the heels aligned and using precise timing to build the strength needed for future allegro work.
Throughout the video, your instructor provides detailed corrections on upper body placement and allongé arm movements, ensuring you develop the artistic flair that defines classical ballet. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this video offers the repetition and expert guidance needed to master these foundational movements. By focusing on the role of the upper body and the precision of the feet, you will build the confidence to move fluidly across the floor. Join us at Broche Ballet and elevate your technique with this comprehensive center class.
