What You'll Learn
- Execute pas de bourrée en tournant with precise fifth position closures and sustained momentum.
- Improve promenade stability by ensuring the upper back stays directly over the supporting foot.
- Maintain arm resistance during tombé écarté to prevent upper body collapse during weight shifts.
- Master a controlled penché using expansive reach and core-based recovery techniques.
- Utilize slow waltz tempos to refine pirouette preparations and multiple rotations.
About This Video
In this 20-minute intermediate center class at Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the technical nuances that transform standard movements into graceful expressions of dance. Our primary focus is the intricate pas de bourrée en tournant, explored in both en dehors and en dedans directions. You will learn how to prioritize precise heel placement and weight distribution to ensure your transitions are as smooth as they are stable.
We emphasize the importance of closing into a tight fifth position or susu to maintain momentum and control throughout the turn. As we move into the adagio portion of the class, we tackle the challenges of sustained balance. Through a combination of fondu, passé, and promenade in attitude, you will discover the secret to stability: traveling the upper back a significant distance to remain directly over the supporting foot.
This session also breaks down the penché, teaching you how to reach out in a large, expansive circle while using the counter-pull of the core to stay centered. If you lose your equilibrium, the instructor provides specific recovery tools, such as a slight knee bend, to find your center without breaking the flow of the movement. The lesson continues with an exploration of weight transfer and spatial awareness.
We look at the trust fall sensation inherent in tombé movements, particularly in écarté and croisé directions. You will learn to use arm resistance and height to prevent the upper body from collapsing during these dynamic shifts. To conclude the session, we enjoy a slow, luxurious waltz.
This is the perfect opportunity to practice clean pirouette preparations and multiple rotations, integrating technical precision with fluid port de bras. Whether you are working on your arabesque line or the speed of your tendu transitions, this class offers the tools needed to foster a sense of controlled momentum and professional grace in the center.
