What You'll Learn
- How to interpret musical key changes through shifts in movement quality.
- Mastering the ton lié with a focus on emotional weight and fluid transitions.
- Techniques for using port de bras to communicate specific lyrical themes.
- The role of breath and timing in enhancing center-floor artistry.
- How to create a narrative arc within a single choreography sequence.
About This Video
Welcome to a special Broche Ballet artistry session designed to deepen your emotional connection to movement. In this 23-minute class, we explore a poignant center choreography set to a beautiful cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Broche ballerina Katt Scherer. This session isn't just about steps; it is about the "why" behind the movement and how to translate complex human emotions like longing, caution, and surrender into physical form.
The choreography is thoughtfully divided into two distinct sections to mirror the song's lyrical journey. The first half focuses on the "wise man" perspective—movements that reflect caution, thought, and restraint. As the music shifts into a key change, the choreography transforms into a personal love story, demanding a transition from being wise to surrendering completely to emotion.
You will practice the ton lié with a focus on fluid weight transfers and use a "quarter breath" to pace your movements with the melody. Instruction emphasizes the importance of the upper body and port de bras. To convey the idea of taking someone’s whole life, we focus on pulling ourselves up through the movement, with the arms leading the way.
By understanding the shift from a greeting gesture to a declaration of love, you will learn how to make the same physical movement carry two entirely different meanings. This class is perfect for dancers who want to move beyond the technical mechanics and step into the role of a storyteller. Whether you are celebrating Valentine's Day or simply looking to enhance your performance quality, this session provides the tools to connect your heart to your technique.
Join us for this celebration of dance and discover the power of your own artistic voice through the lens of this timeless classic.
