What You'll Learn
- Proper weight placement in relevé passé to achieve a stable balance.
- How to break down complex pas de basque sequences using the glissade method.
- Coordinating intricate tendu patterns with fluid port de bras.
- Mastering connector steps like chassé, tombé, and pas de bourrée for smoother transitions.
- Refining upper body expression through the 8th port de bras and cambré.
About This Video
Transitioning into intermediate center work is one of the most exciting yet challenging milestones in a dancer’s journey. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the key to mastering tricky choreography isn't just repetition, but a deep understanding of the mechanics behind every movement. In this 18-minute session, we take the time to slow down the tempo, allowing you to focus on the precision and clarity needed to level up your dancing.
The lesson begins with a focus on weight placement, specifically during relevé passé. Finding a stable balance in the center requires more than just strength; it requires the correct alignment of the hips and a keen awareness of your center of gravity. We emphasize pushing the hips forward to find that sweet spot of balance.
You will also learn to use the tactile feedback of the foot sliding against the supporting leg to ensure your retiré is high and secure every time. As we progress through the class, we dive into coordination exercises. You will work through tendu patterns that integrate specific port de bras, challenging your ability to move the upper and lower body harmoniously.
One of the highlights of this session is the breakdown of the pas de basque. By utilizing the glissade method, we demystify this complex step, ensuring your weight transfer is fluid and technically sound. We also address the glue of ballet—connector steps.
Mastering the transitions between chassé, tombé, and pas de bourrée is what separates a student from a performer. We focus on maintaining technical integrity and a strong core even during these rapid transitions. To conclude the class, we explore the 8th port de bras and cambré.
This sequence is designed to help you find a dancing quality, blending stable leg extensions with graceful, expressive upper body movements. Whether you are practicing in a studio or your living room, this class provides the tools to approach intermediate combinations with confidence and grace.
