What You'll Learn
- Correct arm placement for chassé and failli transitions
- Mastering the timing and lift of sauté passé and sauté arabesque
- Smoothly combining tombé and chassé movements for traveling
- Strategies for maintaining proper knee alignment during jumps
- How to build complex waltz combinations from basic vocabulary
About This Video
Welcome to week three of the Broche Ballet series 'Bridging the Gap,' designed specifically to help dancers move confidently from the barre to the center floor. This session focuses on expanding your waltz vocabulary by integrating more dynamic jumps and traveling steps. We dive deep into the mechanics of the chassé sauté and sauté arabesque, ensuring you have the technical foundation to glide across the floor with elegance and precision.
One of the primary challenges in center work is the coordination of the upper and lower body. Our instructor provides a step-by-step breakdown of proper arm positioning during the failli and chassé, helping you find the necessary breath and lift. You will learn how the failli becomes the catalyst for a powerful chassé, transitioning smoothly into a beautiful sauté arabesque.
By breaking these movements down into manageable parts—focusing first on the legs and then adding the port de bras—you can build muscle memory without feeling overwhelmed. We also tackle the sauté passé, a vital step for building agility. The class emphasizes knee alignment and the importance of a sharp, clean passé position mid-air.
To ensure a well-rounded practice, the video includes a thorough warmup and exercises performed on both the right and left sides. This balanced approach helps develop symmetry and strength, which is essential for any aspiring dancer. Whether you are an adult beginner or an intermediate student looking to refine your technique, this class offers the instructional support you need to master complex waltz combinations.
Through practice and rehearsal strategies, you'll learn to maintain your tempo and timing even as the music speeds up. Join Broche Ballet as we bridge the gap together, turning isolated steps into a fluid, expressive dance routine.
