What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of stopping momentum to initiate a turn and utilizing it to exit cleanly.
- Essential body alignment for arabesque to maintain balance during complex transitions.
- Proper arm placement and drive to support multiple rotations in pirouettes.
- Practical strategies to manage dizziness and fatigue during intense center sequences.
- Correct execution of intermediate steps like glissade, tombé, and pas de bourrée.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive intermediate ballet center session at Broche Ballet. This 21-minute class is specifically designed to challenge your technical foundation while focusing on the intricacies of momentum and balance. Throughout the lesson, our instructor guides you through the mechanics of the pirouette, emphasizing the crucial distinction between stopping momentum to find your axis and utilizing that same force to execute a clean, controlled exit.
One of the core focuses of this practice is the relationship between the arabesque and the movements that follow. You will learn why staying forward over your standing leg during an arabesque preparation is vital; falling back even slightly can compromise your stability for the subsequent pirouette. We will explore how a strong relevé and precise body alignment create the necessary 'upward' energy required for advanced center work.
The instructor provides detailed guidance on arm placement, particularly during turns. You’ll practice keeping your arms driving forward in your port de bras to prevent them from lagging behind your rotation, which is a common hurdle for intermediate dancers. By mastering this active arm placement, you will find it much easier to maintain control during multiple rotations and complex transitions like the glissade and tombé.
In addition to technical execution, this class addresses the physical demands of center work. We cover strategies for managing dizziness during repetitive turns, such as substituting full pirouettes with focused port de bras when needed. This approach allows you to maintain the flow of the combination without sacrificing your well-being.
We also integrate steps like the coupé, pas de bourrée, and soutenu to build fluidity and grace. As we conclude with a final bow, we emphasize the importance of breath and relaxation. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is most effective when paired with an ease of movement.
Whether you are working on your spotting or your changée, this class provides the tools to elevate your performance.
