What You'll Learn
- Understand the choreographic possibilities of transitioning from two legs to one through sliding (chassé) or relevé.
- Learn how to use port de bras and facial expressions to alter the emotional vibe of a footwork combination.
- Explore the 'zoom-in, fade-out' effect by using forward-facing chassés to engage the audience.
- Practice the 'foot as a gift' concept using tendu and tombé movements to create narrative.
- Master the juxtaposition of smooth movements like balancé with sharp, surprising 'dart' movements.
About This Video
Unlock the secrets of professional performance in this 25-minute choreography-focused class from Broche Ballet. We delve deep into the artistry of center work, focusing on how a dancer communicates with their audience through subtle shifts in musicality and physical expression. This session is designed specifically to bridge the gap between technical execution and true artistic performance, helping you feel like a dancer rather than just a student.
We begin by exploring the functional and creative differences between moving on two legs versus one. You will practice various transitions, including sliding through a chassé, darting with sharp precision, and finding stability in a relevé. By understanding the mechanics of these transitions, you can add significant texture to your dancing, choosing when to be grounded and when to be ethereal.
A core theme of this class is how the same footwork pattern can be entirely transformed. We will experiment with sequences involving plié, relevé, and pas de bourrée, observing how a change in the port de bras or the musical tempo can shift a combination from somber and introspective to bright and joyful. You will learn to use your head and eyes to enhance the "zoom-in and fade-out" effect, moving toward the audience with intention before fading away with a soft tombé or glissade.
" Using movements like tendu and rond de jambe, you will learn to present your footwork to the audience as a narrative element, adding a layer of storytelling to your technique. We also contrast the families of ballet movement, specifically focusing on how the "darting" family adds a necessary element of surprise and juxtaposition to more luxurious, smooth movements like a balancé or arabesque. This class is essential for any dancer looking to move beyond the steps and truly inhabit the music, providing you with the tools to create a captivating performance in any setting.
Join Broche Ballet today to refine your artistry and discover the storyteller within.
