What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination and balance required for piqué ballonné and complex turns.
- Develop core stability and fluid movement during a challenging adagio sequence.
- Refine your pirouette technique using pivots and proper spotting mechanics.
- Execute seamless transitions using tombé and pas de bourrée combinations.
- Conclude your practice with a graceful and traditional ballet révérence.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this 24-minute intermediate center class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for the progressing dancer, this session focuses on the intersection of strength, grace, and technical precision. We move away from the support of the barre to challenge your core stability and spatial awareness through a series of en face and croisé exercises.
The class begins with a beautiful and challenging adagio. Here, we focus on sustained control and the fluidity of movement. You will work through plié and tendu patterns that lead into high extensions, requiring a deep connection to your supporting leg.
This segment is crucial for developing the ballet line and the stamina needed for longer center combinations. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the mechanics of turning. We break down the pirouette and the piqué ballonné, providing corrections to help you maintain balance while rotating.
You will learn how to use pivots effectively to build momentum and find your center of gravity. We emphasize the importance of a clean retiré position and the coordination of the arms to ensure every turn is executed with control. Whether you are working on your first clean rotation or looking to add more flair to your pirouettes, these drills offer the technical foundation you need.
In addition to turns, we explore dynamic transitions. You will practice the tombé and pas de bourrée, learning how to move through space with efficiency and elegance. The instructor provides encouragement and specific technical cues to help you sync your movements perfectly with the music.
Finally, the class concludes with a traditional révérence. This final sequence allows you to cool down while expressing gratitude for the art form. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of intermediate ballet terminology and the physical confidence to tackle more complex center work.
