What You'll Learn
- How to use an accordion visualization for fluid, continuous arm movement.
- Techniques for coordinating the legs and arms using a demi-plié as a launching pad.
- Exploring lateral leans and expressive torso movements from a stable first position.
- Adjusting plié depth to vary the power and mood of your artistry.
- Improving musical phrasing and transitions in the center.
About This Video
Elevate your dancing with this 15-minute Artistry Center session from Broche Ballet, designed to deepen your connection to your upper body movement. ' By focusing on the nuances of arm placement and torso fluidity, dancers can transform a simple sequence into a profound artistic statement. One of the core technical themes of this class is the concept of continuous, smooth movement.
You will learn to treat your arms like an accordion, maintaining a consistent 'push and pull' quality that fills the space around you. This imagery helps prevent static or choppy transitions, ensuring that your port de bras flows seamlessly from one position to the next. Furthermore, this session explores the vital relationship between the lower and upper body.
We use the legs as a 'launching pad,' where a well-timed demi-plié acts like the spark of a firework to propel the arms upward. You will experiment with varying intensities of your plié, discovering how a deeper bend provides more power and drama, while a shallower one creates a softer, more ethereal vibe. This control over your physical output allows for greater range in your musicality and phrasing.
Stability in first position serves as our foundation, providing the security needed to explore deeper lateral leans and reaches. As you stretch through the side body, you will practice leading with the elbow to lead the return to center, maintaining your alignment while maximizing your expressive reach. Whether you are transitioning from fifth position to second or executing a delicate relevé, this class will help you find a grounded yet buoyant quality in your dancing.
By focusing on the transition between the feet and fingertips, you will gain a better understanding of how the back muscles support the arms. Join us at Broche Ballet to take your center practice to the next level.
