What You'll Learn
- Master a complex frappé combination involving piqué and tombé transitions.
- Develop the ability to execute footwork at slow, medium, and fast tempos.
- Improve upper body stability and core control during rapid leg movements.
- Learn to use a quick plié as an effective transition between steps.
- Build the muscle memory and stamina required for intermediate ballet choreography.
About This Video
Welcome to a rigorous technique session at Broche Ballet designed to elevate your footwork. In this Beyond Beginner class, we focus on the frappé, a vital movement for developing the strength and agility required for allegro and more advanced combinations. This lesson is specifically structured to bridge the gap between basic movements and professional-level speed.
The centerpiece of this practice is a complex frappé combination that challenges your coordination by incorporating transitions like the plié, tombé, and piqué. By weaving these steps together, you will learn how to maintain a stable center of gravity while shifting weight rapidly and accurately. We begin the session by breaking down the choreography at a slow tempo, ensuring that every strike of the foot is precise and that your turnout is maintained.
As we progress to medium and fast speeds, the instructor provides detailed corrections to help you manage the increased tempo. A major focus of this class is maintaining a 'quiet' upper body. By holding the torso still and releasing tension in the lower limbs, you allow your legs to move with the necessary sharpness.
You will also practice the relevé, tombé, piqué sequence, which requires immense control to execute correctly at high speeds. Throughout the video, the instructor emphasizes the importance of perseverance and repetition on both the left and right sides. Whether you are working at home or in the studio, this class offers the individualized feedback style that Broche Ballet is known for, helping you find your poise even during the most difficult sequences.
Prepare to work hard, sweat, and finish your practice with the confidence of a dancer who has mastered a new level of technical complexity.
