What You'll Learn
- Coordinate head movement to arrive just before the foot in extensions for a finished artistic look.
- Maintain a supported, lifted elbow during cambré to facilitate seamless transitions into a pas de bourrée.
- Execute 'spring-loaded' cambré movements to create dynamic opposition and fluid motion.
- Perfect the chin placement and focus in écarté and renversé to enhance visual lines.
- Integrate upper-body artistry with lower-body strength during waltz and pirouette preparations.
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with this 19-minute advanced center adagio session at Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between basic technical execution and true artistic expression. Focusing on the intricate relationship between the head, arms, and torso, our instructor guides you through a sophisticated adagio combination that emphasizes the nuances of épaulement.
You will explore movements such as chassé, allongé, fondu, and renversé, learning how to find a 'spring-loaded' quality in your cambré for more fluid and expansive transitions. A key technical focus of this lesson is the precise timing of the head. We teach dancers to arrive with their focus just a split second before the foot in extensions like developpé, creating a polished, professional aesthetic.
Throughout the center work, you will learn to maintain a lifted, supported elbow in second position, ensuring your port de bras remains functional and elegant even during complex movements. The session also dives deep into positions like écarté and movements such as the envelopé and tombé pas de bourrée, where chin placement and eye contact are vital for engaging with an audience. By the end of the class, you will integrate these artistic elements into a flowing waltz combination featuring balancé and pirouette preparations.
Whether you are looking to improve your balance or find more grace in your upper body, this class provides the professional insights necessary to move with a cohesive, expressive quality in the center.
