What You'll Learn
- Mechanics of the fondu and its role in preparing for stable turns.
- Differences in physical initiation between en dehors and en dedans movements.
- Core stabilization techniques for performing traditional barre work in the center.
- Precise execution and timing for tombé, passé, and relevé combinations.
- Technical cues for maintaining turnout and alignment during complex rotations.
About This Video
" This class is designed specifically for advanced dancers who want to challenge their equilibrium and refine their mechanics for complex turns. By removing the physical support of the barre, you are forced to engage your core and find your own vertical axis, which is essential for consistent and stable pirouettes and rotations. The core of this lesson revolves around the mechanics of the fondu and its application in turns.
A common mistake in advanced work is focusing solely on the knee opening, but our instructor emphasizes that the secret to a successful rond or fondu turn lies in the shoulder coming around to the front. You will work through detailed combinations that highlight the distinction between en dehors and en dedans movements. Specifically, you will learn how the working leg must push back and open the knee to maintain balance for the relevé in en dehors turns, whereas en dedans power is initiated from the shoulders.
Throughout the class, we break down fundamental sequences including the tombé, relevé, and passé. These movements are the building blocks of professional-level dancing. By practicing these in the center, you develop the muscular memory required for high-level performance.
The instructor provides meticulous corrections on alignment and turnout, ensuring that every movement—from a fondu to the front, side, or back—is executed with precision and control. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to strengthen your center work, this class offers the tools needed to master turn stability. Join Broche Ballet as we explore the nuance of weight placement and the critical role of the working leg in maintaining balance.
Prepare to sweat, challenge your stability, and gain a deeper understanding of advanced ballet mechanics.
