What You'll Learn
- The essential technique for landing en dehors attitude turns with a crossed foot position.
- Weight placement strategies for the balancé to ensure maximum stability and lean.
- How to achieve a higher, more secure relevé during step over turns for better control.
- Refining pirouette variations by focusing on push-off mechanics and a straight standing leg.
- Integrating the allongé movement into waltz combinations for enhanced artistic expression.
About This Video
Refine your center work and master the complexities of turning with this 22-minute advanced ballet practice from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to bridge the gap between basic rotations and professional-level execution, focusing on the nuanced mechanics of en dehors attitude turns and various pirouette combinations. In ballet, the transition from the barre to the center requires a heightened sense of balance and core engagement.
This class addresses those challenges head-on by breaking down the weight placement required for stable movements. You will explore the specific technique of the balancé, learning how to lean away from the leg you are balancing on to maintain a solid center of gravity. The instructor provides critical corrections on step over turns (tours piqués), emphasizing the necessity of rising high onto a straight standing leg to ensure fluid transitions without losing momentum.
A significant portion of the lesson is dedicated to the en dehors attitude turn. You will learn the importance of keeping the working foot moving across the midline during the landing to maintain a clean, classical line. Beyond technical precision, the class incorporates the artistry of waltz movements and the allongé, encouraging dancers to use their breath and upper body to create smooth, controlled expressions.
The session concludes with a traditional bowing (révérence) and curtsy, reinforcing the discipline and grace inherent in classical ballet. Whether you are looking to sharpen your spot or find more stability in your relevé, these expert tips and encouraging corrections will help you achieve a more polished and professional performance in the center.
