What You'll Learn
- Executing fluid weight transfers from demi plié to a controlled fondu
- Developing precision in enveloppé and tendu movements for better leg lines
- Mastering the coordination of piqué and ballonné in a center sequence
- Refining transition steps like soutenu and chassé to move through space
- Concluding the practice with a formal reverence and curtsy
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most exciting and challenging milestones for any adult dancer. In this second part of our Beginner Ballet Center series at Broche Ballet, we dive deep into a graceful yet technical combination designed to build your confidence and coordination in the middle of the floor. This 14-minute practice session focuses on the intricate mechanics of the piqué and the ballonné, bridging the gap between stationary exercises and fluid movement.
We begin the sequence by establishing a solid foundation through demi plié, ensuring your weight is correctly placed before transferring into a melting fondu. Remember, in ballet, fondu means to melt, and it requires immense control of the standing leg to achieve that smooth, buttery quality without losing your alignment. From there, we explore the enveloppé, a movement that requires you to fold the leg back toward the body with precision.
We pair this with tendu movements to maintain a long, clean line through the back. The heart of this class is the piqué ballonné sequence. Mastering the piqué involves stepping directly onto a straight supporting leg with confidence, while the ballonné introduces a light, bouncing quality that tests your musicality and balance.
You will practice these steps on both sides, ensuring your body remains symmetrical and strong. As we move through the combination, we incorporate transition steps such as the soutenu and chassé. These connecting steps are vital for moving through space with elegance, whether you are closing in fifth position or traveling forward into a graceful arabesque.
Our instructor provides real-time corrections and feedback throughout the class, helping you identify common pitfalls in weight placement and arm carriage. We conclude this session with a traditional reverence, including a curtsy and bow. This final ritual is more than just a polite ending; it is a moment of gratitude for your body and the art form.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a dance hall, this Broche Ballet class provides the structured repetition you need to turn these beginner steps into second nature.
