What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining upper body stability during complex weight transfers.
- Proper heel placement in tendu and ton lié to maximize turnout and control.
- The art of lengthening the hip for a more stable and correctly aligned arabesque.
- How to engage core muscles to support balance in various center positions and transitions.
- Strategies for maintaining turnout while moving through the foot in transitions like chassé.
About This Video
Struggling to maintain your balance once you move away from the barre? Achieving stability in the center is one of the most challenging aspects of ballet training. In this specialized session from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into specific drills designed to anchor your technique and refine your movement quality.
The key to a rock-solid center lies in the details. We begin by focusing on the fundamental tendu and ton lié, emphasizing the importance of pushing the heel forward to maintain a clean turnout. You will learn how weight transfer affects your center of gravity and how to use your core to support the upper body.
A stable upper body is essential; without it, even the simplest footwork can lead to a loss of balance. Throughout this practice, we explore the mechanics of the arabesque. Many dancers struggle with hip placement in this position.
Our instructor guides you through the process of lengthening the hip and maintaining proper alignment to ensure your arabesque is as stable as it is beautiful. We also cover the transition through plié and chassé, ensuring that every movement is executed with intention and control. By focusing on through-the-foot movements, you will learn to keep your feet in line and maintain a consistent turnout even during complex transitions.
Whether you are working on a passé or a grand pose in second, these drills provide the structural foundation needed for advanced center work. Join us at Broche Ballet to transform your stability and dance with newfound confidence and grace.
