What You'll Learn
- Festive choreography set to the iconic song 'Pure Imagination'.
- Technical center sequences featuring relevé, plié, and ronds de jambe.
- Dynamic movement transitions using tombé and bourrée combinations.
- A seasonal révérence featuring a 'spell-casting' allongé and a Myrta-inspired pose.
About This Video
Embrace the magic of autumn with our Fun Pumpkin All-Level Ballet Center class at Broche Ballet. This unique session is specifically designed to blend rigorous technical training with the playful spirit of the season. Whether you are practicing in a studio or your living room, this class offers an engaging way to refine your center floor work while celebrating Halloween through expressive movement and storytelling.
Our technical focus begins with the essential coordination of the feet and legs. We explore various combinations of relevé and plié, emphasizing the importance of a strong push from the floor and a cushioned landing. As the class progresses, we incorporate ronds de jambe, moving both en dedans and en dehors to challenge your balance and hip rotation. These exercises serve as a vital warm-up for the center floor sequences where we bring together technique and artistry.
The centerpiece of this class is a whimsical choreography set to 'Pure Imagination' from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This routine allows dancers to explore their performance quality by combining technical steps like tombé and bourrée with fluid port de bras. You will also practice your pirouette, focusing on a clean preparation and a stable, high passé finish. The instructor encourages a 'goofy' and lighthearted approach, making this the perfect environment to try new things without the pressure of a traditional class.
To conclude the session, we perform a thematic révérence. This final sequence includes the use of allongé to 'cast a spell' and ends with a dramatic pose inspired by Myrta, the Queen of the Wilis. It is a fantastic way to cool down while staying in character. At Broche Ballet, we believe dance should be both a discipline and a delight. This Halloween-themed practice is the perfect example of how to maintain your technique while letting your personality shine through.
