What You'll Learn
- How to control momentum during transitions to maintain balance and poise.
- Techniques for executing a stable piqué soutenu and a fluid développé.
- Proper weight placement strategies, including keeping the head over the supporting foot.
- How to integrate pas de bourrée and port de bras into a cohesive adagio combination.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive center practice with Broche Ballet, designed specifically for beginner students ready to move away from the support of the barre and into the fluid movement of the center. In this lesson, we focus on building a "fancy" adagio combination by mastering the essential transition steps that connect one pose to the next. The core of this class is learning how to execute movements with grace, control, and technical precision.
Our instructor guides you through a variety of foundational exercises, including port de bras, piqué soutenu, and développé. One of the most critical technical takeaways from this session is the concept of controlling momentum. Beginner dancers often find themselves falling into their steps, but this lesson teaches you how to stay back and remain patient before pushing off. By harnessing the power of the second leg rather than relying on gravity, you will find a new sense of stability in your dancing.
Throughout the 21-minute video, we emphasize the importance of body alignment, specifically keeping the head over the supporting foot during weight transfers. We also work on the mechanics of the pas de bourrée and rond de jambe to ensure your transitions are as beautiful as your extensions. By breaking down these complex movements into smaller, manageable parts, you will build the confidence to perform a cohesive adagio sequence. The class concludes with a traditional reverence, including bows and curtsies, to honor the discipline of ballet practice. Whether you are working in a home studio or a dance space, these exercises are designed to refine your technique and improve your artistic expression.
