What You'll Learn
- Strategies for memorizing and tracking complex multi-pass combinations across the floor.
- Techniques for controlling momentum during soutenu and pirouette transitions.
- How to use the sous-sus as a mental reset point in fast-paced routines.
- Refining the execution of emboîtés, renversé, and développé within a diagonal sequence.
About This Video
In this 38-minute Beyond Beginner ballet class from Broche Ballet, we transition from the barre to the center to tackle a dynamic zig zag diagonal combination. This session is designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to challenge their coordination, spatial awareness, and mental focus. The core of the lesson revolves around a complex sequence featuring emboîtés, pirouettes, and fluid transitions like the tombé and pas de bourrée.
The instructor breaks down the combination into manageable segments, emphasizing the importance of tracking passes across the floor. By thinking ahead and anticipating the next movement—much like sets at the barre—dancers can maintain their flow without losing their place in the music. A key technical focus of this class is the control of momentum.
We explore the subtle differences between sequences, such as using a soutenu to hold and stabilize before moving into an arabesque. Special attention is given to the calm within the storm. The instructor highlights the sous-sus as a critical moment to reset the mind and find your bearings before executing a clean pirouette.
You will also practice renversé and développé movements, ensuring that even at speed, your lines remain precise and elegant. Whether you are working on your chassé or refining your pas de bourrée, this class provides the tips and feedback necessary to execute complex routines with confidence. By the end of this practice, you will not only have a new combination to add to your repertoire but also a deeper understanding of how to manage speed during transitions.
Join us at Broche Ballet and take your center work to the next level.
