What You'll Learn
- Identifying and maintaining your vertical axis during tombé and passé transitions.
- Refining the technical mechanics of a clean pirouette and a controlled soutenu.
- Developing fluid port de bras that coordinates seamlessly with lower body movements.
- Mastering waltz rhythms to improve musicality and flow during center floor combinations.
About This Video
Refining your center work is one of the most rewarding challenges in ballet training. This 34-minute all-level center class from Broche Ballet is meticulously designed to help you find your axis and improve your stability away from the barre. In this session, we transition from foundational movements to more complex combinations, all while maintaining a strict focus on proper alignment and professional technique.
We begin by exploring the mechanics of weight transfer. You will learn how to execute a proper tombé and pas de bourrée, ensuring that your weight is precisely over your supporting leg before you move. The instructor places a heavy emphasis on finding your center of gravity—your vertical axis—which is the secret to successful turns and sustained balances.
By breaking down the passé and soutenu, you will build the core strength and hip stability necessary to hold positions with confidence. The class also dives into the nuances of pirouettes. Rather than simply spinning, we focus on the preparation, the plié, and the lift that makes a turn successful.
You will receive detailed cues on hip placement and shoulder alignment to prevent common mistakes that lead to falling out of a turn. To complement the work of the legs, we integrate comprehensive port de bras exercises. You will learn how to coordinate your arm movements with your footwork, creating a seamless and artistic performance.
Throughout the lesson, waltz tempos are used to help you develop a sense of rhythm and flow. By the end of the class, you will combine these elements into a final combination that tests your stamina and precision. We conclude with a traditional bow and curtsy, or révérence, to celebrate your progress.
Whether you are an intermediate dancer looking to polish your technique or an ambitious beginner, this class provides the tools you need to feel strong and balanced in the center.
