What You'll Learn
- Refining port de bras and allongé movements for graceful arm framing
- Executing clean piqué soutenu turns with proper upper body stability
- Mastering the rhythmic flow of waltz steps and turns set to music
- Improving balance and stability during center floor transitions
- Expressive movement through the iconic Waltz of the Flowers choreography
About This Video
Step into the center with confidence in this beginner-friendly ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to bridge the gap between barre exercises and center floor work, focusing on the grace and stability required for fluid movement. Set to a festive holiday theme, we explore iconic choreography while refining the fundamental techniques that make ballet so captivating. The class begins with a dedicated focus on port de bras and allong é. You will learn how to use your arms not just as decoration, but as a functional part of your balance and expression. We delve into the concept of the corner breath, teaching you how to coordinate your breathing with your movement to create a sense of ease and blooming in your upper body. This is particularly important during our Adagio section, where slow, controlled movements test your core strength and leg extension.
As we move into more dynamic exercises, we break down the piqué soutenu turn. This turn is a staple of ballet vocabulary, and mastering it requires a precise combination of stepping onto a straight leg and a quick transition of the back leg. We emphasize keeping the upper body still and using the arms to create momentum without losing alignment. You will also practice the soutenu in various directions, ensuring you feel comfortable with rotations on both sides. The centerpiece of the lesson is the Waltz of the Flowers. This classic piece of music provides the perfect backdrop for practicing waltz steps and waltz turns. You will learn how to travel across the floor with rhythmic precision, focusing on the down-up-up cadence of the waltz. We incorporate strategic steps to help you navigate turns and transitions with more flow and better weight placement. Balancing is a theme that runs throughout the entire class. By practicing sustained positions in the center, you will build the stabilizer muscles necessary for more advanced work. Whether you are a dedicated beginner or looking to revisit the basics, this Broche Ballet class provides the technical breakdown and artistic inspiration you need to flourish.
