What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of pas de cheval and arabesque for increased power
- Developing fluid port de bras and graceful arm alignments through the positions
- Executing clean soutenu turns and petit allegro combinations with proper weight transfer
- Improving footwork precision and spatial awareness during center floor exercises
- The proper technique for the traditional ballet reverence and curtsy
About This Video
Welcome to your center practice at Broche Ballet. In this foundational session, we transition from the support of the barre to the open floor, focusing on the core movements that define classical ballet. Center work is where you truly find your balance, coordination, and artistic expression.
Without the barre to rely on, your core engagement and alignment become the primary tools for stability and grace. This 22-minute class is designed specifically for beginner dancers who want to refine their technique and build strength. We begin with a focus on port de bras, ensuring that your arm movements are fluid and properly aligned as they move through first and second positions.
You will learn how to coordinate your upper body with your footwork, creating a seamless flow of motion that culminates in the elegant allongé. One of the key technical focuses of this lesson is the arabesque. The instructor emphasizes the importance of brushing the leg up when stepping into this iconic position.
By using the floor to gain energy and power, you can achieve a more stable and higher leg line. We also delve into the pas de cheval, a delicate movement that requires a precise plié followed by a controlled lift off the floor with a grand battement quality. These nuances are what separate basic movements from true balletic technique.
As we move into more dynamic exercises, you will practice soutenu turns and petit allegro steps like changement de pieds. These movements challenge your spatial awareness and weight transfer. You will learn how to pick up your feet and rotate through space with control, finishing your turns with precision.
Throughout the class, the instructor provides detailed corrections on foot placement and body alignment. Whether you are practicing your pas de bourrée or working on your final reverence, the goal is to develop the muscle memory and technical foundation necessary for more advanced combinations. Join us for this comprehensive center floor experience and take your ballet skills to the next level.
