What You'll Learn
- The technical distinction between a step and a tombé for better weight transfer
- How to use the 'pepper grinder' analogy to improve upper body rotation in pirouettes
- Maintaining proper alignment and a straight back leg in arabesque
- Coordinating port de bras and allongé with leg movements for artistic expression
- Refining the rhythm and precision of the pas de bourrée
About This Video
Step away from the barre and find your balance with this 22-minute Beginner Ballet Center practice from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to bridge the gap between stationary barre work and the dynamic movement of the center, focusing on fundamental sequences that build strength, coordination, and grace. We begin with a series of tendu and adagio combinations, where we emphasize proper alignment and the integrity of the arabesque.
A key technical focus of this class is the distinction between a simple step and a tombé. You will learn how to maintain a straight back leg while executing a controlled plié on the supporting leg, a common challenge for many beginner and intermediate dancers. Understanding the weight transfer in a tombé is essential for more advanced allegro and traveling steps.
As we move into turning, we explore soutenu turns and the mechanics of a pirouette. Our instructor introduces the 'pepper grinder' analogy to help you feel the necessary engagement of the upper body and core as you rotate. This visualization helps in achieving a clean, controlled turn without losing your vertical axis.
We also delve into the pas de bourrée, focusing on the 'up, up, down' rhythm and the precision of the footwork. Throughout the class, we place a heavy emphasis on port de bras and allongé. You'll learn how to coordinate your arm movements with your footwork to create a cohesive and artistic performance.
We conclude the session with a traditional révérence, including curtsies and bows, to honor the practice and refine your stage presence. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your foundation or an intermediate dancer revisiting the basics, this class provides the technical cues and body awareness needed to dance with confidence in the center.
