What You'll Learn
- Master the 'fancy gliding walk' using toe-ball-heel articulation for smooth motion.
- Improve penché stability by utilizing the arm as an effective counterbalance.
- Optimize en dedans pirouette transitions by landing in first position for better flow.
- Execute precise piqué fouetté turns with a focus on proper corner orientation.
- Coordinate port de bras to complement complex pas de bourrée and footwork.
About This Video
Elevate your center practice with this 23-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. Designed for students who have moved beyond the basics, this session focuses on the subtle nuances that transform technical exercises into dance. We begin by exploring the mechanics of 'fancy gliding walks,' emphasizing the 'toe-ball-heel' articulation and a slight slide of the foot on the floor to create a smooth, continuous flow of movement.
A core component of the class is the piqué fouetté. The instructor provides a detailed breakdown of the brush and the essential flip toward the back corner, ensuring you maintain correct orientation throughout the turn. This focus on precision carries into our work with en dedans pirouettes.
You will compare landing in first position versus a high fifth position, discovering how the choice of landing affects your speed and alignment when transitioning into third arabesque or a pas de bourrée. Balance is another key theme, particularly during the penché. Learn how to use your arm as a deliberate counterbalance to your lifting leg, allowing for a deeper reach without losing stability.
We also integrate combinations featuring pas de cheval, fondu, and rond de jambe, all while maintaining strict attention to port de bras coordination. By ensuring your arms move in perfect sync with your footwork during sequences like the pas de bourrée and tendu combinations, you will achieve a more cohesive and professional aesthetic. The class concludes with a traditional révérence, reinforcing the classical standards of performance and gratitude.
Whether you are practicing in a studio or at home, these technical refinements will help you find greater control and elegance in your center-floor combinations.
