What You'll Learn
- Master the transition between en dehors and en dedans pirouettes in center combinations.
- Execute intricate footwork sequences involving fondu, pique, and pas de bourrée.
- Coordinate port de bras and hand shaping with lower body movements for improved artistry.
- Improve mental agility by learning to reverse complex center combinations with ease.
- Apply musical phrasing to classical compositions like Chopin to enhance performance quality.
About This Video
Take your ballet practice away from the barre with this 24-minute intermediate ballet center class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for the dedicated dancer who is ready to tackle complex sequences that challenge both physical coordination and mental agility. We focus heavily on "fancy footwork," incorporating intricate patterns that require precision and a strong sense of placement.
The class begins by establishing a solid foundation in the center through fondu and tendu combinations. As we progress, the technical difficulty increases, introducing more dynamic movements like the pique fouetté and pas de bourrée. One of the primary goals of this lesson is to help students navigate the "brain teaser" of reversing combinations.
You will learn how to seamlessly transition from en dehors pirouettes to en dedans versions, providing you with the tools to handle more advanced choreography in the future. Beyond the technical footwork, we place a significant emphasis on the aesthetics of the upper body. In ballet, the legs may do the work, but the upper body tells the story.
We explore how to coordinate your port de bras and hand shaping with your leg movements to create a cohesive, professional look. By integrating cambré-like movements into your center work, you will learn to avoid static positions and maintain a sense of continuous motion and breath. Musicality is the heartbeat of this class.
Set to the soulful melodies of a Chopin nocturne, you will learn to phrase your movements according to the music's tempo and emotion. We provide various options for finishing turns—whether it is a single pirouette to the back or a one-and-a-quarter turn into a soutenu—allowing you to tailor the difficulty to your current skill level. Whether you are working on your développé or refining your écarté alignment, this class offers a comprehensive workout for the intermediate dancer looking to shine in the center.
