What You'll Learn
- Techniques for creating 'uplifting' port de bras during waltz movements.
- How to sync breath with movement for more fluid and organic transitions.
- The 'up and over' gaze technique to enhance artistic expression.
- Refining balance and alignment during temps lié and fondu.
- Using pas de bourrée and delayed gaze to add nuance and polish to your dancing.
About This Video
Step into the studio with Broche Ballet for an inspiring session dedicated to Artistry in the Center. This 26-minute class is designed to help you move beyond the technical mechanics of dance and find the emotional expression that makes ballet truly captivating. By focusing on a single, comprehensive waltz combination, you will learn how to fill the music with your presence and grace while building confidence in the center.
The lesson centers on the vital harmony between breath and movement. Our instructor guides you through the essential rhythm of inhalation and exhalation, ensuring that every rise and fall in the choreography feels organic and supported. You will explore how to make your arm movements feel truly uplifting rather than just decorative, creating a sense of an up and over arc that extends through your fingertips and your gaze. This approach helps transform a standard port de bras into a powerful tool for expression.
Technical precision remains a priority as we break down a sequence featuring temps lié, fondu, and pas de bourrée. We emphasize the importance of alignment during transitions, helping you find stability in your balance and fluidly connect one step to the next. You will practice the nuance of delaying your gaze and using épaulement to add professional polish to your center work.
Throughout the class, the instructor provides detailed feedback on how to maintain a big, beautiful arc in the body. Whether you are working on your plié or perfecting the flow of a waltz, this practice encourages you to take up space and feel like the dancer you are. By the end of the final run-through, you will have gained a deeper understanding of how to blend technique with artistry, leaving you feeling comfortable and uplifted. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your waltz combinations and bring a new level of artistry to your practice.
