What You'll Learn
- Master the vertical axis for more stable pirouettes and soutenu turns
- Improve center balance through proper core engagement and three-point foot contact
- Transition smoothly between movements like tombé and lunge with correct hip alignment
- Develop artistic expression by relaxing the hands and using the arms efficiently
- Build muscle memory through focused repetition of center-work foundations
About This Video
Step away from the barre and find your center in this Long All-Level Ballet Center class with Broche Ballet. Designed to bridge the gap between supported barre exercises and independent center work, this 32-minute session focuses on building the comfort and confidence necessary for fluid movement. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced student looking to refine your technique, this practice provides the professional tools needed to master balance and rotation.
The class begins with essential foundations, incorporating a focused plié and tendu series to ground your weight before moving into more dynamic combinations. A significant portion of the lesson is dedicated to soutenu technique and preparation for pirouettes. You will learn how to create a solid vertical axis by pulling the hips forward and underneath the body, ensuring your rotation remains stable rather than tilted.
The instructor guides you through the mechanics of the tombé and lunge, emphasizing a flat hip placement and an upward lift through the front of the body to prevent the common mistake of sitting back into the hip joint. One of the unique highlights of this session is the focus on artistic expression and arm control. By learning to let the arms and hands rest naturally, you can stop over-correcting with your upper body and allow your legs and core to drive your movements.
This shift in focus not only improves your physical balance but also enhances the grace of your movement, from the initial petit développé to the final allongé and révérence. At Broche Ballet, we believe that repetition and mental focus are key to building lasting muscle memory. By practicing these specific weight transfers and turn preparations, you will develop a better sense of feeling under your foot, engaging the big toe, fourth toe, and heel for maximum stability.
This session is an invitation to slow down, focus on the details of your pirouette mechanics, and move with newfound authority in the center.
