What You'll Learn
- Proper mechanics for executing stable piqué turns on a straight leg.
- How to utilize upward force to maintain balance and avoid falling out of turns.
- Techniques for transitioning through various body directions in the center.
- Improving adagio control through core stability and fluid ronde de jambe movements.
- Developing timing and coordination by practicing complex movements with music.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive center practice designed specifically for the beginner dancer. Moving from the barre to the center can be one of the most challenging transitions in ballet training, but it is where the real artistry begins. In this Broche Ballet session, we focus on the fundamental elements that build a strong center foundation: body directions, adagio, and the introduction of piqué turns.
We begin by exploring body directions, ensuring you feel confident in how you face the room and orient your limbs. This spatial awareness is crucial as we move into adagio exercises. Here, we emphasize control and fluid movement, practicing how to maintain a strong core while executing movements like the pas de cheval and ronde de jambe.
You will learn the importance of a deep plié as a launchpad for movement and how to maintain a consistent relevé for better stability. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to turning technique. We break down the mechanics of the passé turn and the sus-sous, focusing on upward force rather than over force.
By thinking about lifting your energy toward the ceiling, you avoid the common beginner mistake of falling out of a turn. We specifically tackle piqué turns, teaching you how to step onto a perfectly straight leg and quickly bring the other leg into a high passé. This technique is essential for generating the speed and momentum needed for clean, beautiful turns.
Throughout the practice, we focus on the importance of the ronde de jambe in preparing for turns and how to keep the working leg straight to maintain control. By practicing these combinations with music, you will develop the timing and coordination necessary to perform with confidence. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this class provides the technical breakdown you need to master your center work.
