What You'll Learn
- Refining en dedans pirouette technique using smooth à la seconde transitions.
- Executing complex piqué arabesque, failli, and tombé combinations.
- Maintaining balance and alignment during a challenging center adagio.
- Improving footwork through swivel pivots and precise fondu exercises.
About This Video
This intermediate ballet center class with Broche Ballet is designed to push your technical boundaries through a series of dynamic exercises. The session begins by tackling a tough adagio, where we focus on finding stability and length in your arabesque and port de bras. Transitioning into center work, we explore fun yet intricate footwork that demands both mental agility and physical precision.
One of the core highlights of this lesson is our deep dive into en dedans pirouette tips. We discuss the importance of a smooth movement through the à la seconde position to maintain momentum and avoid common pitfalls during the turn. You will learn how a well-coordinated port de bras serves as the foundation for your balance, allowing for more controlled and elegant finishes.
We also break down the mechanics of the swivel pivot and lunging movements, which are essential for fluid transitions in turning combinations. Special attention is given to the piqué arabesque combination. We guide you through the transition from a strong arabesque into a failli, focusing on the twist of the back and the flip of the foot to land in a clean tombé back.
These subtle technical details are what elevate a performance from basic to intermediate. Additionally, we refine the fondu movement, ensuring the path of the leg is anatomically correct and aesthetically pleasing. Throughout the class, the instructor provides detailed corrections on posture and alignment.
By focusing on quick balance points and smooth weight transfers during movements like the tendu and piqué, you will develop the strength needed for complex sequences. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, these drills will help you refine your movement quality and confidence in the center.
