What You'll Learn
- Mastering center-floor balance during tendu and adagio sequences.
- Proper execution of pas de bourrée and piqué soutenu transitions.
- Maintaining hip alignment and square shoulders during weight shifts.
- Learning a beginner waltz combination with petite double piqué turns.
- Developing fluid arm movements (port de bras) while coordinating complex footwork.
About This Video
Focus on building a strong foundation away from the barre with this 15-minute beginner-friendly center practice at Broche Ballet. Moving to the center of the room is a pivotal moment in any dancer's journey, requiring newfound balance, core engagement, and spatial awareness. This session is designed to guide you through a series of essential movements with clear instructions and helpful technical corrections to ensure your form remains precise without the support of the horizontal barre.
The class begins with a follow-along tendu exercise to warm up the feet and establish your center of gravity. We then transition into a beautiful adagio, where you will focus on fluidity, control, and sustained positions. Mastering adagio in the center is key to developing the strength needed for more complex choreography later on. You will work on movements like plié, relevé, and sous-sous, ensuring your alignment remains impeccable and your weight is correctly placed over the balls of your feet.
As we progress, the lesson introduces more dynamic footwork, including the pas de bourrée and various changes of direction. You will learn the importance of keeping your hips square and your shoulders facing front during transitions. A highlight of this practice is the slow waltz segment, which incorporates the piqué soutenu. We break down the mechanics of the piqué, emphasizing the importance of not "locking up" the hip and maintaining a lifted, elegant posture throughout the turn.
The session concludes with a petite double piqué sequence. We walk through the choreography step-by-step: four waltzes followed by a preparation, an opening to the side, and a controlled half-turn. Throughout the video, our instructor provides specific technical cues—such as how to pick up the front foot correctly and where to direct your gaze—to help you refine your technique. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this Broche Ballet center class provides the structure you need to dance with confidence, grace, and professional form.
