What You'll Learn
- Refine your port de bras to add expression and fluid artistry to your movements.
- Improve balance and alignment in center exercises like arabesque and sous-sus.
- Master the footwork and weight transitions of the pas de bourrée.
- Learn to synchronize technical ballet movements with festive, character-driven music.
- Execute a graceful révérence to conclude your practice with poise.
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season with Broche Ballet in this specialized all-level center class. Designed to keep you moving with a smile, this session blends the technical rigors of classical ballet with the whimsical spirit of Christmas. We feature the unique and slightly comical music of Bruno Rocco, providing a lighthearted backdrop that encourages both precision and artistic expression. This class is an excellent way to maintain your training during the festive period while enjoying the emotional lift that holiday music provides.
Throughout the lesson, we focus heavily on the fluidity of port de bras, ensuring that the arms move with grace and purpose to complement the lower body work. Dancers will work through a series of center exercises including plié sequences, where alignment and core engagement are paramount. We also explore the iconic arabesque, focusing on the line from the standing leg through the extended fingertips. By emphasizing the allongé—the lengthening and stretching of the movement—you will learn how to add breath and life to your dancing, making every sequence more expressive.
In addition to static poses, we practice dynamic transitions such as the pas de bourrée, which requires quick footwork and a clean shift of weight. We also work on stability in sous-sus, helping you find your center even when the music gets playful. The class concludes with a traditional révérence, a moment of poise and gratitude that honors the art of ballet. Whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned dancer, this session offers the perfect opportunity to refine your technique, improve your musicality, and enjoy the magic of the holidays from your own home studio.
