What You'll Learn
- Refine pirouette technique by using the arms to drive momentum while keeping the shoulders calm.
- Improve stability and control during challenging développé and adage sequences.
- Master the coordination of breath and movement to enhance flow in waltz combinations.
- Learn the spatial mechanics of the walking pirouette and complex pas de bourrée transitions.
- Develop mental focus and calmness when navigating intricate center floor patterns.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this comprehensive 19-minute intermediate center class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to challenge your coordination, musicality, and technical precision through a series of demanding combinations including a tricky tendu, a tough adage, and a lyrical waltz. Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, this class provides the professional guidance needed to refine your artistry.
The class begins with a complex tendu exercise that requires sharp articulation and mental focus. As we move into the adage, we focus on the développé to find height and sustained control, emphasizing the importance of a strong standing leg and fluid port de bras. One of the highlights of this lesson is our approach to pirouettes.
You will learn specific cues to improve your turns, such as maintaining a calm upper body and using the arms effectively to drive the rotation without losing alignment. We also explore the 'walking pirouette' technique, focusing on the spatial awareness of taking larger steps to one side versus the other to maintain balance. During the waltz section, we address the unique challenge of dancing through varied musicality.
You will practice coordination between the chassé, tombé, and pas de bourrée, learning how to use your breath to stay in sync with the music. The instructor provides real-time feedback on maintaining a sous-sus and finding stability in every soutenu. By focusing on breathing and exhaling through the movements, you will find a more effortless flow in your dancing.
Join Broche Ballet for this session and gain the tactical tips necessary to execute difficult center work with confidence and grace.
