What You'll Learn
- How to translate contemporary musical phrasing into fluid balletic movement
- Techniques for maintaining classical alignment while conveying deep emotion
- The importance of port de bras in storytelling and lyrical expression
- How to use breath to enhance the height and control of a relevé
- Strategies for interpreting pop music through a traditional ballet lens
About This Video
Experience the poignant intersection of popular music and classical artistry in this beautiful ballet performance featuring Sarah Mulutzie and Erica Centola. Set to the Vitamin String Quartet's soulful cover of Meghan Trainor’s I'm Gonna Lose You, this piece showcases the expressive potential of contemporary ballet. At Broche Ballet, we believe that performance is the ultimate expression of the technical work we do in the studio, and this video serves as an artistic thank you to our dedicated community of adult dancers.
As you watch the performance, observe the seamless transitions between technical elements and emotional storytelling. The dancers demonstrate how to maintain classical integrity—with strong arabesque lines and fluid port de bras—while fully embracing the lyrical nature of the music. Whether you are currently focused on mastering your plié at the barre or are beginning to explore the challenges of working en pointe, observing professional artistry is a vital component of your development as a dancer.
This showcase highlights the essential role of musicality in ballet. The music should never be mere background; it must dictate the breath and timing of every movement. You will see how the dancers use their phrasing to mirror the swelling strings of the quartet, creating a visual representation of the song's emotional depth.
This video is intended to inspire adult dancers to find their own unique voice within the formal structure of ballet technique. By watching the nuanced head placement and the delicate use of the fingers, students can learn how to infuse their own practice with more than just mechanical accuracy. We invite you to use this performance as a source of creative fuel for your next session at Broche Ballet.
Artistry is a lifelong journey, and seeing technique applied in such a heartfelt performance is one of the most effective ways to deepen your understanding of the craft.
