What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining a long, elegant neck line through proper chin placement
- The secret to 'energy under the arm' for supported yet soft port de bras
- How to differentiate between controlled soft hands and limp, energy-less movement
- A choreographed center routine focusing on allongé and fluid transitions
About This Video
Step away from the barre and into the soul of your dance with Broche Ballet’s 'Artistry in Center' class. In this 25-minute session, we focus on the nuances that transform technical movements into breathtaking performances. The core of this class is the development of a beautiful port de bras, emphasizing how the arms and upper body communicate emotion and grace.
We begin by addressing the 'ballet neck'—a critical element of your silhouette. You will learn how to pull the chin up and away from the shoulders to create a long, elegant line that persists even during complex movements. Our instructor provides detailed corrections on the distinction between 'soft' and 'limp' hands. Many dancers struggle to find this balance, but by focusing on 'energy under the armpit,' you can maintain the structural integrity of your positions while allowing your fingers to remain delicate and expressive.
Throughout the session, we explore a choreographed routine incorporating allongé, plié, pas de bourrée, and chassé. This sequence allows you to practice setting boundaries with your movements, ensuring every transition is intentional and polished. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to integrate artistry and storytelling into your center work, allowing you to feel less like a student and more like a dancer. Whether you are refining your épaulement or seeking more fluidity in your allongé, this class offers the technical depth and artistic encouragement to elevate your practice.
