What You'll Learn
- Mastering the timing of complex arm and leg coordination in center work
- Utilizing the 'trampoline motion' to transition fluidly into second position
- Refining arm pathways through low fifth and third arabesque
- Maintaining core engagement and alignment during expressive choreography
About This Video
Elevate your dance practice with this 24-minute session focused on Joyful & Playful Artistry in Center. In this class, we move away from the barre to explore the expressive potential of center work through a unique and slightly "funky" choreography. The goal is to help you feel less like a student practicing steps and more like a dancer performing a piece.
The core of this lesson is a beautiful center combination that challenges your coordination and timing. We begin by breaking down the specific pathways of the arms, focusing on a graceful port de bras that travels through low fifth and opens into a clear second position. One of the highlights of this sequence is the "trampoline motion"—a technical cue used to transition from first position into a lifted and expansive second position.
This feeling of buoyancy is essential for creating the playful quality we are aiming for in this choreography. Throughout the session, you will work on integrating positions like third arabesque and allongé into a continuous flow of movement. Precision is key, especially during the tendu sequences and transitions through fourth and fifth position.
Our Broche Ballet instructor emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper alignment and posture, reminding you to keep the core engaged even as you focus on the artistic expression of the upper body. Repetition is a vital part of this practice. You will run through the choreography multiple times, allowing the movements to settle into your muscle memory.
By the final run-through, you will find greater confidence in your timing and a deeper sense of artistry in your execution. Whether you are looking to improve your center control or simply want to enjoy a more expressive side of ballet, this combination offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and creative joy.
