What You'll Learn
- Cognitive techniques to mentalize and execute reversed dance patterns
- Refining the mechanics of pas de cheval and enveloppé within combinations
- How to use en cloche transitions to maintain momentum and flow
- Strategies for increasing speed and musicality without sacrificing form
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s 'Bridging the Gap' series, where we dive deep into the mechanics of choreography. In this 14-minute session, we focus on one of the most challenging skills for intermediate and advanced dancers: reversing a complex combination. True mastery in ballet isn’t just about performing a sequence once; it’s about understanding the underlying structure well enough to flip the pattern from front to back effortlessly.
We begin by breaking down an intricate sequence featuring pas de cheval, enveloppé, and pas de basque. These steps require significant coordination and a strong sense of weight placement. By starting with the outside leg back, we provide a clear roadmap for the body to follow when transitioning into the reversal.
We also incorporate en cloche movements to maintain fluidity while shifting through the vertical axis. This class isn't just about physical execution; it's a mental workout. The instructor guides you through various tempos, encouraging you to think critically about where your weight needs to be before the next step begins.
Reversing patterns can feel like learning a new language, but with the patience and persistence emphasized in this lesson, you will gain the confidence to handle any instructor's request to reverse a combination. Whether you are working on your speed or trying to refine your petit allegro footwork, this class offers the tools you need to bridge the gap between simple exercises and complex choreography. Practicing these transitions at different speeds ensures that your technique remains sharp, even when the music picks up.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and expand your choreographic vocabulary.
