What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a clean soutenu turn from a sous-sus position.
- Fluid port de bras coordination integrated with center footwork.
- Developing musicality through three distinct waltz combinations.
- Balance techniques using tendu pivots and cou-de-pied positions.
- Strategies for maintaining composure and flow when learning new center exercises.
About This Video
Welcome to a dynamic center practice designed for the challenging beginner dancer. In this 23-minute session from Broche Ballet, we dive into the heart of center work, focusing on building stability, coordination, and grace. One of our primary goals today is mastering the soutenu turn. We start with a comprehensive review of foundational movements before moving into a new combination that integrates port de bras with sous-sus and tendu pivots. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of balance—sometimes, simply looking down at a specific point on the floor can help you find your center and regain your alignment when you feel off-balance.
The session then shifts into an expansive waltz section. You will learn three different waltzes, each increasing in complexity to challenge your memory and movement quality. From standard ballet walks to deep pliés and fluid extensions à la seconde, this class is about finding the joy in movement. Don't worry if you miss a step; the instructor encourages you to keep going, even treating mistakes as an encore opportunity for improvisation and creativity. This mental resilience is key to advancing as a dancer.
By focusing on cou-de-pied positions and controlled extensions, you will build the strength needed for more advanced center work. This class concludes with a final combination that brings together pliés and deliberate steps for a polished finish. Whether you are practicing in a small home studio or a larger space, these exercises are designed to help you transition your skills from the barre to the center floor with confidence. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine your technique, improve your musicality, and embrace the elegance of the soutenu and the flow of the waltz. Practice and repetition are the keys to mastering these complex combinations.
