What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of weight shifting in tombé pas de bourrée and soutenu transitions.
- How to maintain a forward body position to counteract centrifugal force during turns.
- Proper pirouette preparation and execution while maintaining vertical alignment.
- Techniques for improving balance and stability during fast-paced center routines.
- Refining the coordination of port de bras with complex footwork.
About This Video
Join us for a dynamic 21-minute all-level ballet center class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to refine your technical execution in open space. This fast-paced session focuses on the critical elements of weight shifting and body positioning—skills that transform a series of steps into a fluid dance. Throughout the class, we dive deep into the mechanics of popular center combinations, including the tombé pas de bourrée and soutenu.
One of the core technical takeaways from this lesson is the importance of maintaining a forward-leaning energy. When executing turns like a soutenu or a pirouette, the body naturally wants to lean back or resist the movement. Our instructor guides you through corrections that keep your center of gravity forward, allowing you to counteract centrifugal force and maintain perfect balance.
You will practice specific exercises that emphasize keeping the back engaged and the weight over the balls of the feet, ensuring your transitions are crisp and controlled. The class covers a variety of essential ballet movements, from the precision of a passé to the grace of port de bras. We will explore how a proper plié and sous-sus serve as the foundation for more complex movements like the chassé and cou-de-pied.
By breaking down the preparation and execution of pirouettes, you will gain the confidence to tackle turns with better alignment and focus. ' In this session, we emphasize the value of repetition. Mastering a pirouette or a clean tombé pas de bourrée isn't just about strength; it's about muscle memory and mental concentration.
As we move through the routines, pay close attention to the relationship between your plié and the subsequent relevé. This connection is vital for generating the power needed for center work without losing your vertical alignment. By the end of this practice, you will feel more grounded and agile.
