What You'll Learn
- Mastering the rhythmic nuances of the 3/4 waltz time signature.
- Coordinating expressive port de bras with grand, sweeping footwork.
- Executing a fluid balancé sequence with proper weight distribution.
- Developing performance presence and dramatic flair in center work.
About This Video
Immerse yourself in the sweep and drama of the iconic Masquerade Waltz with this specialized ballet lesson led by Erin Strumpf. Designed for dancers who want to bring a theatrical and emotive quality to their dancing, this session focuses on the quintessential movements that define a grand waltz suite. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to enhance your artistry in the center, this tutorial provides the tools to move with both power and delicacy.
The Masquerade Waltz, composed by Aram Khachaturian, is iconic for its driving rhythm and sweeping melodies. In this class, Erin guides you through movements that capture that intensity. You will focus heavily on port de bras, ensuring that your arms are not just following a pattern, but are actively breathing with the music.
We explore how to maintain a strong core while allowing the upper body to find the characteristic sway of the 3/4 time signature, a hallmark of professional-level waltzing. Technical execution is key to making a waltz look effortless. You will practice the balancé, focusing on the weight transfer and the slight relevé on the second beat to create that rhythmic lift.
Erin also breaks down how to transition seamlessly into an arabesque, maintaining a clean line and steady balance even as the momentum of the waltz carries you forward across the floor. By joining Broche Ballet for this lesson, you are stepping into a community that values the artistry of adult dancers. We believe that every dancer has a story to tell through their movement.
This Masquerade Waltz class is the perfect opportunity to step out of the technical mindset of the barre and into the expressive world of performance. Refine your timing, expand your movement quality, and let the music lead your practice.
