What You'll Learn
- How to maintain strong arm placement in écarté to support the torso and improve stability.
- Technical cues for executing single and double pirouettes with better balance and control.
- Methods for coordinating the arms through first and second positions during waltz combinations.
- The importance of breath and relaxation in movement to enhance the fluidity of a révérence.
- Strategies for building endurance and control during complex adagio and balance sequences.
About This Video
Step into the studio with Broche Ballet for an immersive 65-minute intermediate ballet class that meticulously balances technical precision with expressive artistry. This session is designed for the dedicated student looking to transition from foundational steps to the nuanced control required for intermediate and advanced repertoire. We start at the barre, where each exercise is curated to activate the core and prime the legs for the demanding center work to follow.
A significant portion of this class is dedicated to the mastery of the adagio. You will work on sustaining height and placement in arabesque while focusing on the often-overlooked strength of the arms in écarté. The instructor highlights how a dropped arm can destabilize your entire frame, providing actionable tips to maintain a supportive, energized port de bras.
This attention to detail ensures that your lines remain clean and your balance stays centered. Moving to the middle of the floor, the focus shifts to the mechanics of turning. We break down the pirouette, offering strategies for both those perfecting their singles and those striving for doubles.
You will learn how to utilize the arms and specific weight shifts to find a consistent axis. Following the turns, we dive into waltz combinations. Here, the emphasis is on the graceful coordination of the arms moving through first position to second, ensuring your timing matches the musical phrasing perfectly.
The class concludes with complex balance sequences and a traditional révérence. We emphasize the role of breathing in these final movements, showing you how to use your breath to find relaxation even within challenging combinations. By the end of this Broche Ballet session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to integrate strength, balance, and breath into every movement.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this full-length class provides the professional guidance needed to elevate your dance practice to the next level.
