What You'll Learn
- Refine footwork clarity with complex tendu and dégagé sequences
- Develop fluid expression and balance during a sustained adagio
- Master the mechanics of piqué step-over turns and pirouette alignment
- Improve coordination with traveling waltz steps and pas de bourrée
- Proper execution of port de bras and a traditional révérence
About This Video
Step away from the barre and find your center with this comprehensive 21-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for dancers who have a solid grasp of the basics and are ready to tackle more complex coordination, weight transfers, and turning sequences. We begin the class with a challenging tendu and dégagé combination.
These exercises are specifically designed to be tricky, forcing you to focus on the speed of your footwork while maintaining a stable core and precise alignment. The instructor emphasizes the importance of a clean brush through the floor and sharp closing into fifth position, setting the stage for the more expansive movements to follow. Following the footwork, we move into a beautiful adagio section.
This is your time to focus on artistry and control. You will practice sustained arabesque lines, deep plié transitions, and fluid port de bras. At Broche Ballet, we believe the adagio is the heart of a dancer’s strength; it requires immense muscular control to make slow movements look effortless.
Pay close attention to your eyeline and the transition of your weight to maintain a seamless flow. The technical peak of the class involves a deep dive into turns. We work on pirouette alignment and the specific mechanics of step-over turns, such as piqué turns.
You will learn how to use your plié as a springboard and how to find a sharp spot to maintain balance. The sequence also incorporates soutenu and pas de bourrée de côté to help you travel across your dancing space with confidence. The class wraps up with a dynamic waltz combination, bringing together the turns and traveling steps practiced throughout the session.
Finally, we conclude with a traditional révérence. This elegant finish includes intentional port de bras and curtsies, allowing you to acknowledge your hard work and the art of ballet. Whether you are practicing in a studio or a home space, this class offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and artistic expression.
