What You'll Learn
- Master intricate center choreography with frequent changes in body direction.
- Develop momentum and proper hip alignment for attitude turns and pirouettes.
- Refine adagio transitions using developpé, pas de cheval, and tombé.
- Enhance mental agility through 'brain teaser' combinations that challenge memory and coordination.
- Improve precision in footwork and core engagement during complex sequences.
About This Video
Take your ballet technique to the next level with Julie in this advanced 'Just the Center' session. This class is specifically designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who wants to skip the barre and dive straight into the technical and mental challenges of center floor work. At Broche Ballet, we believe that advanced training requires both physical precision and cognitive engagement, and this lesson delivers on both fronts with a series of 'brain teaser' combinations that will test your coordination and memory.
The class begins with a tricky tendu combination that focuses on rapid direction changes and intricate footwork. You will work on maintaining your turnout and core stability while navigating weight shifts and complex ballet terminology. Julie provides expert guidance on how to execute sharp, clean movements without losing your alignment. This segment is followed by an adagio combination that emphasizes fluid movement quality and sustained control. You will practice transitions using developpé and pas de cheval, ensuring that every movement is intentional and connected. The adagio is particularly challenging due to its frequent changes in direction, requiring you to find your center quickly while maintaining a graceful line in positions such as arabesque and attitude.
One of the key technical takeaways from this class is the focus on momentum and energy in turns. Julie breaks down the mechanics of the attitude turn and pirouette, explaining how to properly prepare the hips to create the necessary force for a successful rotation. You will learn how to use plié and chassé to set up for powerful turns that move across the floor with ease. Throughout the session, Julie encourages you to push your boundaries and refine your execution of steps like the pas de bourrée and tombé. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better grasp of how to manage complex choreography while maintaining the elegance and strength required for advanced ballet.
