What You'll Learn
- Master a themed center combination featuring chassé and pas de bourrée transitions.
- Improve movement fluidity through temps lié and bourrée sequences.
- Develop character-driven artistry and expressive facial performance techniques.
- Learn to tell a story through movement and specific "spell-casting" gestures.
About This Video
Celebrate the spooky season with Broche Ballet in this unique center artistry class. "I Put a Spell on You" serves as our atmospheric backdrop as we navigate a choreographed routine designed to challenge your technique and ignite your imagination. This class focuses on blending classical ballet vocabulary with the expressive storytelling required for a character-driven performance.
We start with a thorough breakdown of the combination’s foundational movements. You will practice the fluid weight transfer of the tombé and the rhythmic precision of the pas de bourrée. The sequence also incorporates the chassé to travel across the floor and the temps lié to demonstrate control and connection between positions.
" What sets this class apart is the emphasis on artistry. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the tool that allows your artistry to shine. You will be guided to use your upper body and fingertips to simulate "casting a spell," adding a layer of texture to your movements.
We also focus on facial expressions, encouraging you to embody the role of an enchantress with smug confidence and dramatic flair. The combination is structured to help you think about movement quality. For instance, when executing the chassé, focus on the brush of the foot against the floor to create a grounded yet powerful start.
When moving into the tombé and pas de bourrée, concentrate on the contrast between the falling weight and the quick, light footwork that follows. These technical nuances are what make a performance look professional and polished. By the time we reach the final repetition, you will have transformed a series of steps into a cohesive, magical performance.
