What You'll Learn
- Mastering 'face over foot' alignment for better momentum and stability
- Technical breakdown and execution of the en dedans pirouette
- Coordinating port de bras with complex waltz and adagio combinations
- Proper etiquette and execution for a traditional ballet révérence
- Developing a stable axis to improve balance in center exercises
About This Video
Step into the center with confidence in this 21-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help dancers bridge the gap between technical exercises and fluid artistic expression. We begin with a specialized polonaise tendu, focusing on the rhythmic complexity and precision required for intermediate center work.
' This principle is crucial for generating and controlling momentum, especially during our adagio combination. By ensuring your alignment is correctly stacked over your supporting leg, you create the stability needed for a beautiful développé or a controlled temps lié. We also explore positions in écarté, challenging your spatial awareness and core strength.
A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to mastering the en dedans pirouette. Many dancers struggle with the mechanics of turning inward, so we break down the importance of sorting your axis before the rise. You will learn how to use your port de bras to guide the turn and how the right shoulder provides the necessary impetus to open up the movement.
These pirouette tips are designed to give you a consistent, reliable turn every time you step onto the floor. The class also features a challenging waltz sequence. Here, we integrate pas de bourrée and fondu to create a sense of breath and travel.
We discuss how to use your breath to enhance the quality of your movement, making the transition from one step to the next feel seamless. We conclude our practice with a traditional révérence. Understanding the etiquette of the bow and curtsy is an essential part of ballet training, acknowledging the music, the instructor, and your own hard work.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this intermediate center class offers the technical depth and encouragement needed to elevate your dancing to the next level.
