What You'll Learn
- How to seamlessly combine turning waltzes with side-to-side travel.
- The proper weight placement for piqué arabesque and tombé transitions.
- Techniques for ensuring the correct leg is free for center floor combinations.
- Adding artistic flair through the use of coupé and expressive transitions.
- Comprehensive review of an 8-week waltz and center vocabulary series.
About This Video
Welcome to the grand finale of our Bridging the Gap series at Broche Ballet. In this eighth and final week, we focus on the synthesis of all previous lessons, moving away from isolated movements to execute full-center combinations. This class is specifically designed to help dancers transition from basic vocabulary into fluid, choreographic sequences that feel professional and graceful.
We delve into the intricacies of waltz patterns, exploring how to maintain momentum during turning waltzes while ensuring the correct leg is free for subsequent transitions. You will practice alternating between side-to-side waltzes and circular turns, a fundamental skill for any intermediate dancer. The lesson also highlights the integration of piqué arabesque and tombé pas de bourrée, emphasizing the weight shifts required to move through space with ease.
To add a layer of sophistication, we introduce the 'luxury' of a coupé into your sequences, teaching you how to use small transition steps to add flair and artistry. Throughout the session, the instructor provides supportive feedback on technique, specifically focusing on the depth of your plié to power your movements and the stability of your core during turns. Whether you are reviewing your progress or tackling these combinations for the first time, this video provides the tools necessary to bridge the gap between simple exercises and complex dance phrases.
Join us for this comprehensive 30-minute practice and elevate your ballet technique to the next level.
