What You'll Learn
- Master the pivot technique to transition smoothly between arabesque, à la seconde, and devant while maintaining turnout.
- Utilize the full studio space, including advanced back-corner orientations and complex body directions.
- Apply correct port de bras and épaulement to maintain audience connection during upstage movements.
- Execute a challenging adage sequence featuring développé, piqué sous-tenu, and rond de jambe.
About This Video
Elevate your center practice with Broche Ballet in this 19-minute instructional class focused on the nuances of spatial awareness and advanced body directions. Moving beyond simple front-facing exercises, this session challenges intermediate and advanced dancers to explore the full range of the studio, specifically utilizing the back corners to create dynamic movement patterns. The lesson begins by breaking down the transitions between classical body positions, including croisé, en face, effacé, and écarté.
Understanding these orientations is crucial for any dancer looking to achieve a professional-level performance. You will dive deep into the technical execution of the pivot, a vital skill for transitioning seamlessly from an arabesque through à la seconde to devant. Throughout these rotations, the instructor emphasizes the importance of maintaining turnout and stability.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to a complex adage combination. This sequence incorporates tendu, fondu, and développé, requiring both strength and grace. You will learn the specific port de bras rules for different orientations, ensuring that your arms and legs move in perfect coordination.
Furthermore, the class highlights the role of épaulement—the stylistic use of the head and shoulders—to ensure your face remains visible to the audience even when moving toward the upstage corners. By practicing these piqué sous-tenu sequences and rond de jambe movements, you will develop a greater sense of fluidity and control. This class isn't just about the steps; it's about mastering the geometry of ballet and finding the artistry within technical transitions.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your center work, this tutorial provides the tools necessary to navigate complex combinations with confidence and poise. Join us at Broche Ballet as we break down the mechanics of movement to help you dance with more freedom and intention.
