What You'll Learn
- The technical mechanics of the piqué sus-sous, focusing on the back heel swivel.
- How to maintain upper body stability and grace during complex port de bras movements.
- The rise-and-fall rhythm of the waltz step combined with balance control.
- Correct execution of dégagé front to improve foot strength and placement.
- Transitioning foundational plié and tendu movements from the barre to the center.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most exciting challenges for an adult ballet student. In this 16-minute session, Broche Ballet guides you through a structured center practice focusing on the core elements of adagio and basic movement preparation. We start by refining your balance, moving into the technical nuances of the piqué sus-sous.
Understanding how to slide the back heel forward into a snug sus-sous is crucial for your development as it builds the foundational strength required for more complex turns and traveling steps later in your training. Throughout the class, we revisit the importance of the plié as the essential engine behind every transition. Our port de bras segment encourages you to find length through your fingertips using allongé while keeping your shoulders relaxed and your core engaged.
This coordination is then applied to the waltz step, where the rhythmic rise and fall requires both leg strength and artistic fluidity. We also cover the dégagé front, emphasizing a sharp, clean movement that originates from the hip and demonstrates proper turnout. By the end of this session, you will perform a traditional curtsy, a beautiful way to acknowledge your hard work and the historical traditions of ballet.
This class is designed to help you step away from the support of the barre and find your internal center of gravity. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, these exercises provide the structured guidance needed to feel confident, graceful, and balanced in the center. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine your technique and celebrate the joy of classical movement.
