Level Up Your Beyond Beginner Ballet: Balancé with Hop and Pivot Swivel

Take your dancing to the next level with this 'Beyond Beginner' session from Broche Ballet. This class is designed for the adult dancer who has mastered the basics and is ready to tackle more complex coordination and intricate choreography. We dive deep into the nuances of transitions, focusing on how to execute movements smoothly while maintaining perfect synchronization with the music.

Throughout the lesson, we explore a variety of combinations, starting with the foundation of plié and extending into more challenging sequences involving tendu and dégagé. A major focus of this session is the timing of your port de bras. You will learn the importance of having your arms arrive at their destination just before the leg in movements like tan lié and fondu, creating that professional, effortless look.

We also deconstruct the pas de cheval, ensuring you don't skip the crucial brush through first position. One of the highlights of this class is the pivot swivel. We break down the mechanics of the swivel, teaching you how to use the pivot to drag the foot across the floor while keeping it properly engaged.

You'll also learn the technique of the 'breath down' to go up, which is essential for achieving height and lightness in your jumps and relevés. As we work through combos involving tombé, chassé, and arabesque, the instructor provides detailed corrections to help you solidify your performance. This class encourages repetition of tricky combinations to build muscle memory and confidence.

Whether you are working on your passé or a complex fouetté-like swivel, this video provides the technical breakdown needed to advance your practice.