What You'll Learn
- Master a fluid center combination to a lyrical 'Open Arms' music cover
- Improve coordination between expressive port de bras and footwork like tombé and chassé
- Refine technical transitions including pas de bourrée, sus-sous, and soutenu
- Develop artistic expression and emotive dancing through temps lié movements
- Enhance performance quality by connecting movement to musical phrasing and imagery
About This Video
Unlock a deeper level of performance with Broche Ballet’s 'Artistry in Center' class. This 23-minute session moves beyond the repetitive nature of the barre to focus on the expressive, lyrical side of dance. Set to a beautiful cover of 'Open Arms,' you will learn a single, cohesive combination designed to challenge your coordination and your ability to convey emotion through movement.
We begin by breaking down the choreography into manageable sections. The first half focuses on fluid port de bras and precise tendu work. You will explore the nuance of the allonger line, moving through high fifth position into an attitude or B-plus, ensuring your upper body remains as engaged as your legs.
The instructor emphasizes the 'breath' in the movement, helping you feel like a dancer rather than just executing steps. As we progress into the second half of the routine, the focus shifts toward technical precision within the artistry. You will master the transition from a tombé into a pas de bourrée and chassé, maintaining control and turnout throughout.
We integrate challenging elements such as the sus-sous and soutenu, demanding balance and core stability. A key highlight of this class is the work on temps lié, where the weight transfer must be seamless and grounded to maintain the lyrical flow of the music. The final section of the class brings everything together.
You will be encouraged to visualize dancing with a partner, using imagery to inform your swaying movements and the final, sweeping port de bras. This class is perfect for those who want to refine their execution of demi-plié transitions and enhance their overall performance quality. By the end of the session, you will not just be doing ballet; you will be telling a story through every tombé and temps lié.
