What You'll Learn
- Core choreography for the first section of the Cinderella variation
- Technical execution of chassé, pirouette, and pas de bourrée sequences
- How to integrate pantomime and storytelling into classical movement
- Strategies for maintaining precision and musicality during rapid-fire turns
- Improved control and alignment through plié soutenu and piqué transitions
About This Video
Bring the magic of the stage into your home studio with this comprehensive tutorial on the Cinderella variation, Part 1. In this 52-minute session, Broche Ballet guides you through the intricate steps and storytelling elements that make this variation a timeless favorite. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to challenge your technical abilities, this class provides the detailed breakdown you need to master the movement with grace and precision.
The class begins with a thorough review of the basics, including opening sequences and the stylized running steps that define the character's initial entrance. From there, we dive into the core choreography, breaking down complex sequences into manageable sections to ensure proper form. You will learn to seamlessly transition through a series of pas de bourrée, chassé, and plié soutenu movements.
The instructor emphasizes the importance of alignment and posture, ensuring that every pirouette and coupé jump is executed with the control required for high-level ballet. A key highlight of this session is the integration of pantomime and imaginative movement. Cinderella is a role that requires more than just physical skill; it demands narrative artistry.
We explore how to use your upper body and port de bras to tell the story of the fairy tale. As we progress into the second half of the lesson, the tempo increases. You will work on advanced sequences featuring rapid-fire soutenu turns and piqué movements, all while maintaining the musicality that defines this variation.
By breaking the routine into smaller sections, Broche Ballet ensures you can focus on the quality of each movement before stitching them together into a fluid dance. This structured approach helps build the muscle memory necessary for the more demanding jumps and leaps found in the choreography. Join us to refine your technique and embody the elegance of one of ballet’s most beloved heroines.
