What You'll Learn
- Execute clear soutenu turns with correct arm and shoulder placement
- Master the weight transfer in temps lié and tombé movements
- Incorporate passé turns into center combinations with balance and control
- Understand how to use momentum to create fluid, continuous dance sequences
- Maintain proper posture and vertical alignment without the support of the barre
About This Video
Welcome to your center practice at Broche Ballet. Transitioning away from the support of the barre is a pivotal moment for any beginner dancer. This class is specifically designed to help you find your balance and build confidence through slow, detailed center combinations. We focus on the foundational mechanics that allow for fluid movement across the floor, ensuring you feel stable and secure in every step even without a barre to hold onto.
Throughout this session, we will explore the essential relationship between momentum and control. You will learn how to use your breath and proper alignment to initiate movements like the tombé and chassé, allowing the natural flow of energy to carry you into more complex steps. A major focus of this class is the soutenu turn. We break down the technical requirements of the soutenu, emphasizing the role of the shoulders and the importance of a sharp relevé to maintain your vertical axis throughout the rotation.
As we progress, we introduce passé turns, integrating them into larger combinations to help you master the coordination of the upper and lower body. You will practice the temps lié, a crucial exercise for developing weight transfer and smooth transitions. By breaking down these movements at a slower pace, you have the opportunity to focus on the nuances of technique, such as the turnout of the supporting leg and the precise placement of the working foot in retiré. We also explore the importance of the finish, including the curtsy and bow to conclude your practice with grace.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that repetition and detailed instruction are the keys to mastery. This class provides the space to refine your posture and alignment, ensuring that your head, shoulders, and hips are perfectly stacked. Whether you are practicing in a professional studio or your own living room, these combinations will help you develop the muscle memory needed for more advanced choreography. Join us as we explore the beauty of center work and take your ballet technique to the next level.
