What You'll Learn
- Maintain a square torso during pirouette preparations by keeping the shoulder and elbow back to prevent twisting.
- Use the lifting action of the back leg in piqué arabesque as momentum to power your relevé.
- Position your weight and face directly over the supporting foot to establish a stable center of gravity for turns.
- Execute complex transitions like tombé pas de bourrée and ton lié battu with technical precision.
- Control descents from relevé by maintaining a high head position and lengthened body line.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this 19-minute intermediate center class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between technical exercises and fluid artistic expression. This session focuses on the intricate phrasing and precision required for intermediate-level combinations, moving beyond simple steps into complex transitions that challenge your coordination and spatial awareness. We begin by exploring center tendu sequences featuring pivots and ton lié with battu, where the emphasis remains on maintaining crisp footwork and turnout. You will work on keeping the heel forward and the knee back during beats to ensure the classical line remains unbroken.
A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the mechanics of turning. Whether you are practicing pirouette en dehors or en dedans, the instructor provides essential cues on torso alignment. You will learn to keep the shoulder and elbow back during preparations to prevent the body from twisting prematurely, ensuring a clean and powerful take-off. By positioning your face directly over the supporting foot, you will establish a more stable center of gravity, allowing for more controlled and consistent rotations. These technical nuances are what differentiate a standard turn from a professional-level pirouette.
The class also delves into the dynamics of piqué arabesque and tombé pas de bourrée. You will learn how to harness the momentum of the lifting leg to assist the relevé, making the movement feel effortless yet strong. To further test your mastery, we challenge you to reverse complex combinations, a skill vital for developing a quick mind and body connection. We conclude with a lyrical waltz combination that integrates balancés and pirouettes, focusing on the quality of descent from relevé. By imagining the head staying high as the foot reaches for the floor, you will achieve a lengthened, elegant line that defines the Broche Ballet style. Whether you are practicing in a studio or a home space, this class offers the technical depth needed to advance your dancing.
