What You'll Learn
- How to navigate three distinct energy levels: welcoming, energetic flurry, and relaxing.
- Refined port de bras techniques to communicate emotion and grace.
- Mastering fast footwork and body control during bourrée turns and passé sequences.
- Using head placement and hip alignment to improve turning momentum and balance.
- Developing a performance mindset by connecting movement to the Coventry Carol.
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season by infusing your dance practice with deep emotional expression. This Broche Ballet session, "Artistry in Center," focuses on a beautiful combination set to the hauntingly melodic Coventry Carol. Instead of merely executing steps, you will learn to feel like a true dancer by exploring the nuances of energy, weight, and breath. This 25-minute class is designed to help you bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic performance.
The centerpiece of this lesson is the Artistry Combo, a sequence designed to challenge your technical control while expanding your expressive range. The combination is structured in three distinct emotional movements. We begin with a calm, welcoming port de bras that invites the audience into your space. Here, the focus is on fluidity and the extension of the arms from the back, ensuring every movement is intentional and soft. You will practice how to use your breath to initiate the movement, making your ballet appear effortless.
As the music shifts, so does the energy. You will transition into a fast-paced middle section characterized by "flurry-like" movements. This segment emphasizes fast feet and precise body control. You will practice bourrée turns and passé movements, learning how to use your hips and head placement to maintain balance and momentum. The instructor provides specific cues on leaning into turns and pulling the head away from the front to create a more dynamic, professional silhouette. You will also work on the soutenu, focusing on the energy required to push the body through space during faster sections.
Finally, the combination concludes with a slow, relaxing sequence. This allows you to practice the art of the curtsy and final arabesque with grace, finding length and reach through the fingertips. By practicing these three energy levels—welcoming, energetic, and relaxing—you will develop a more versatile performance quality. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this holiday-themed class offers the perfect opportunity to refine your artistry and connect more deeply with the music.
