What You'll Learn
- Refine the technical execution of pas de bourrée and soutenu transitions.
- Master advanced pirouette combinations with a focus on generating momentum from the plié.
- Implement professional techniques to manage dizziness and vertigo during spinning exercises.
- Improve upper body coordination including arm placement and expressive head gestures.
- Maintain proper alignment and turnout during high-speed technical sequences.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 60-minute advanced ballet class at Broche Ballet, designed to bridge the gap between technical barre work and expressive center combinations. This session is meticulously structured for dancers who want to refine their precision, particularly focusing on the intricate footwork of the pas de bourrée and the fluid rotation of soutenu turns. We begin with a rigorous advanced barre to prepare the body for the demands of the center.
The instructor emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation, focusing on clean plié and relevé transitions to ensure every movement is grounded yet buoyant. Throughout the class, we dive deep into specific sequences, specifically the pas de bourrée (sometimes phonetically referred to as "potter braids"). You will learn to execute these with speed and clarity, ensuring your weight placement is correct and your footwork is articulate.
One of the highlights of this class is our focus on pirouette combinations. For many advanced dancers, managing dizziness and vertigo is a constant challenge. We provide professional strategies to mitigate these issues, including the proper use of spotting and specific recovery techniques such as jumping lightly or centering your focus between your eyes.
You will learn how to generate controlled momentum from a deep plié and maintain a high passé position throughout the rotation to ensure a clean finish. The instructor provides real-time adjustments on alignment and turnout, emphasizing the importance of core stability during soutenu and relevé movements. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this Broche Ballet class offers the professional guidance needed to master these complex sequences.
We conclude with a final combination that integrates the day's focuses—from balancé to complex turns—leaving you with improved technical grace and a deeper understanding of advanced ballet mechanics. Join us to challenge your coordination and find more freedom in your movement.
