What You'll Learn
- Master pirouette mechanics by using hip power and control instead of raw momentum
- Improve fluid movement in chassés by utilizing the knee as a source of momentum
- Refine posture and core engagement during center combinations for better balance
- Execute graceful tombé, pas de bourrée, and balancé sequences with proper alignment
- Perform a traditional révérence with coordination between the eyes, hands, and breath
About This Video
Welcome to a dynamic 15-minute ballet center practice designed for dancers of all levels. At Broche Ballet, we believe that consistent center work is the key to developing the stability, power, and grace needed for a complete dance performance. This session offers a little bit of everything, guiding you through essential movements that bridge the gap between barre work and full choreography.
We begin by focusing on fundamental body alignment and turnout. Maintaining a long spine and an engaged core is crucial as we move away from the support of the barre. You will learn how to stabilize your placement during center exercises, ensuring your weight is correctly distributed before moving into more complex sequences.
A major highlight of this class is the deep dive into pirouette mechanics and turn technique. Rather than relying on raw momentum, our instructor emphasizes using the hips to generate power and control. You will explore how the knee acts as a source of momentum in movements like the chassé, allowing for a more fluid and grounded execution.
By understanding how to let the knee give way slightly as the foot strikes the floor, you can achieve a more professional and effortless quality in your dancing. The class also covers essential center combinations, including the tombé, pas de bourrée, and balancé. We will work on transitioning smoothly between these steps, focusing on the precision of your feet and the extension of your arabesque.
To wrap up the session, we practice a traditional révérence, focusing on the coordination of the eyes and hands to conclude your practice with poise. Whether you are a beginner looking to build confidence in the center or an intermediate dancer refining your turns, this class provides the technical corrections and encouragement you need. Join us at Broche Ballet to improve your dance technique and find joy in every movement.
