What You'll Learn
- How to engage the back muscles to power soutenu and chaînés turns
- Techniques for maintaining balance and control during complex pirouette drills
- Proper execution of coup-de-pied and rond de jambe for improved stability
- How to use port de bras and allongé to maintain momentum in transitions
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with this intensive 20-minute session at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to refine your advanced turning mechanics. In the class 'Advanced Ballet Turning Drills including Intro to Chaînés Turns,' we dive deep into the technical nuances that separate a good turn from a great one. The core focus of this practice is the discovery and engagement of the back muscles as the primary driver for both rotation and stability.
Throughout the class, you will be guided through a series of specialized drills that emphasize the connection between your upper body and your core. We begin with foundational movements like tendu and plié to find your center, before progressing into complex sequences involving soutenu and coup-de-pied. One of the highlights of this session is the introduction to chaînés turns.
You will learn how to maintain a consistent line and rapid rotation by leveraging your port de bras and maintaining a strong, active back. The instructor provides detailed corrections on alignment, reminding you to keep the shoulders back and down to maintain a vertical axis. This positioning is essential for executing a clean pirouette or a series of rond de jambe movements without losing your balance.
By focusing on the back-to-leg connection, you will find a new sense of control in your allongé lines and transitions. Whether you are working on the precision of your soutenu or looking to increase the speed of your chaînés, these drills provide the repetitive, high-quality practice needed for muscle memory. The class concludes with a graceful révérence, leaving you with a heightened awareness of your posture and balance.
Join the Broche Ballet community today and take the next step in your dance journey by mastering the art of the turn through strength and technical precision.
