What You'll Learn
- Mastering the flow of temps lié and chassé combinations in the center.
- Developing dramatic artistry through breath-led port de bras.
- Techniques for suspension and release to enhance musicality.
- Coordinating head movements with hand pathways for seamless flow.
- Maintaining technical alignment during expressive choreography.
About This Video
Unlock the power of expression in your dancing with our Artistry in Center session. This 25-minute practice at Broche Ballet invites you to explore the dramatic nuances of classical ballet through a beautiful center combination set to the soaring, romantic music of Raymonda. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this class bridges the gap between technical execution and true artistic performance.
We begin by dissecting a sophisticated port de bras sequence, focusing on the coordination between the breath and the movement of the arms. You will learn how to utilize suspension and release to create a sense of weightlessness and drama, a hallmark of professional performance. The choreography incorporates fundamental elements like the temps lié and chassé, but with a heightened focus on how these transitions move through space.
It is not just about where the feet go, but how the entire body travels between positions. A key component of this session is the integration of the head and eyes. You will practice how the head follows the hand, creating a continuous line of energy that engages an audience and finishes the line of the movement.
The instructor provides detailed corrections on body alignment and posture, ensuring that while you focus on expression, your technical foundation—such as a deep, controlled plié to initiate movement—remains secure. Throughout multiple repetitions of the choreography, you will refine your musicality, learning to let the melody guide your timing rather than just counting beats. We emphasize the suspend at the top of a movement and the release into the next chassé, teaching you to move with the music's phrasing.
This holistic approach helps you develop a more professional and polished appearance. By the end of this session, you will feel more like a dancer and less like a student of steps. Join us at Broche Ballet to find your unique voice in the center and transform your practice into a performance.
