What You'll Learn
- How to achieve fluid transitions between poses such as first position and arabesque.
- Techniques for maintaining continuous motion in your port de bras during adagio.
- Executing quick footwork combinations including en cloche and pas de bourrée.
- Finding stability and lift in a sous-sus without the support of the barre.
- The proper etiquette and movement for a traditional ballet révérence.
About This Video
Welcome to your center practice at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for beginner students who are transitioning away from the barre to find their own balance in the center. We focus on two essential pillars of classical dance: the precision of quick footwork and the breath-filled fluidity of adagio movement.
In this lesson, your instructor provides detailed guidance on mastering tricky center transitions. You will work through exercises that build leg strength and coordination, such as the fondu—which is vital for controlled movement—and the en cloche, which helps develop freedom and clarity in the hips. We also tackle the mechanics of the pas de bourrée and the sous-sus, ensuring you understand how to shift your weight efficiently while maintaining the 'pulled up' feeling required for professional-looking center work.
A major highlight of this class is the focus on port de bras. Many beginner dancers find their arms become stiff or static once they leave the barre. We demonstrate a continuous 'up-up-up, down-down-down' motion that keeps the energy flowing through your fingertips.
You will learn to coordinate these arm movements with your leg work, particularly during an arabesque or when moving through first position, to create a harmonious and expressive silhouette. Consistency in timing is another key learning point. Whether you are performing a sequence of en cloche movements or preparing for a sous-sus, maintaining a steady rhythm is essential for musicality.
Finally, we conclude the session with a focus on the révérence. Learning how to step out, open the arms gracefully, and perform a proper bow or curtsy is the perfect way to honor your hard work. By the end of this Broche Ballet practice, you will feel more confident, agile, and prepared for more complex center combinations.
