What You'll Learn
- Executing piqué sous-sus with proper leg extension and balance.
- Coordinating center tendu exercises with different body directions.
- Mastering the mechanics of the pas de bourrée over and smooth transitions.
- Developing fluid traveling movements with the across-the-floor waltz step.
- Refining micro-moments to add grace and polish to your dancing.
About This Video
Welcome to a focused center-only practice designed specifically for beginner dancers looking to build confidence away from the barre. In this 25-minute session with Julie at Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the essential movements that bridge the gap between static exercises and fluid dance sequences. This class is ideal for those who have mastered the basics at the barre and are ready to challenge their balance and coordination in the center of the room.
The lesson begins with center tendu exercises where the focus is on more than just the feet. We explore various body directions, teaching you how to maintain alignment while shifting your orientation in space. You will learn the importance of keeping the foot fully stretched through the entire tendu movement, ensuring a clean line from hip to toe.
Julie provides detailed corrections on micro-moments—those small transitions and foot placements that distinguish a beginner from a more refined and polished dancer. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering the piqué and sous-sus. You will practice pointing the foot immediately as it leaves the floor, a crucial habit for developing a professional look in your arabesque and other lifted positions.
We also break down the pas de bourrée over, focusing on the precision of the footwork and the fluidity of the transition between steps. These movements are fundamental building blocks for more complex choreography you will encounter in future levels. Finally, we take things across the floor with a traveling waltz.
This segment focuses on musicality, phrasing, and movement through space, helping you combine technical skills with the expressive joy of dance. Using movements like the tombé and stretching into an allongé line, you will learn to fill the space with intention and grace. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique, stretch your feet, and gain the skills to dance beautifully in the center.
