What You'll Learn
- How to use your back and core as a "virtual barre" for superior stability.
- Perfecting footwork transitions using tendu and tombé patterns.
- Techniques for maintaining a strong arabesque and sous-sus in the center.
- Managing momentum and energy during grand battement without support.
- Improving overall spatial awareness and balance through center work.
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative 41-minute session with Broche Ballet, designed to challenge your stability and refine your technique. This "Center Barre" class is an excellent way for dancers of all levels to transition their skills away from the physical support of the barre and into the center of the room. By removing the barre, you are forced to rely on your internal alignment, core engagement, and proper weight placement.
" This mental and physical adjustment helps absorb energy and momentum, especially during powerful movements like grand battement. By stabilizing the torso and engaging the lats, you find a new sense of groundedness that is essential for professional-level execution. The class follows a traditional structure but adapted for the center.
We begin with a thorough warm-up to prepare the joints and muscles, progressing through essential movements such as plié, tendu, and tombé. You will focus on specific footwork patterns that involve stretching and lifting the legs, which serve as vital transitions in more complex combinations. We also dive into balancing exercises, including relevé, sous-sus, and arabesque, providing a rigorous workout for your stabilizers.
One of the highlights of this session is the focus on cou-de-pied and passé positions. Maintaining a high, turned-out passé without a barre requires immense focus and strength, which we build through repetitive, mindful practice. The class concludes with dynamic combinations that integrate tendu and tombé with grand battement, showcasing how to maintain grace and control during choreography.
Whether you are a beginner looking to find your center or an advanced student wanting to test your limits, this all-levels class offers valuable corrections and feedback. Join us at Broche Ballet to build the strength, poise, and balance necessary to dance with confidence.
