What You'll Learn
- A complete Halloween-themed ballet choreography inspired by the Addams Family
- Technical mastery of transitions including temps lié, pas de bourrée, and tombé
- How to shift between classical facings like croisé and effacé within a routine
- Performance skills to incorporate character elements into classical ballet movement
- Improved choreography retention through a structured, three-part breakdown
About This Video
Step into the mysterious and spooky world of the Addams Family with this special Halloween-themed ballet class from Broche Ballet. Whether you are preparing for a holiday performance or simply want to spice up your home practice, this choreography session offers a perfect blend of technical precision and character flair. Our instructor breaks down a kooky and delightful routine inspired by everyone's favorite macabre family, ensuring you master every nuance of the movement.
The class is structured into three distinct segments to help with choreography retention. We begin with a focus on foundational movements, starting with a clean tendu and expressive port de bras. You will work through a fluid temps lié, focusing on the weight transfer and grace that defines this transition.
As we move into the second part of the routine, the complexity increases with the addition of pas de bourrée and snappy soutenu turns. These steps require coordination and core engagement to maintain balance, especially when transitioning between different facings in the room. The final portion of the combination introduces tombé and sous-sus, challenging your stability and musicality.
You will learn to navigate positions such as croisé and effacé, adding a professional level of detail to your dancing. We also incorporate passé and arabesque to create a dynamic silhouette. Throughout the video, the instructor provides constant feedback on alignment and energy, helping you capture the unique quirky aesthetic of the Addams Family theme.
By the end of this session, you will be able to piece together the entire combination, from the opening tendu to the final dramatic balance. This class is an excellent way to improve your pick-up speed for choreography while refining essential ballet terms and techniques in a fun, festive environment. Join us at Broche Ballet and embrace your inner Wednesday or Morticia as we dance through this enchanting Halloween routine!
