What You'll Learn
- How to execute a grand plié with unexpected timing for dramatic effect
- Techniques for creating a sense of surprise by hiding your next movement intention
- Balancing fluid transitions with sharp, jarring movements to portray a character
- Artistic choices in balancé and attitude to enhance storytelling and lyricality
About This Video
Step into the mischievous world of Tim Burton with Broche Ballet’s exclusive choreography lesson featuring "Oogie Boogie" from The Nightmare Before Christmas. In Part 2 of this series, we move beyond the basic steps to focus on the nuance of performance, specifically exploring the concept of surprise through timing and fluidity. This practice-oriented class is designed to help you transform standard ballet technique into a compelling character portrayal.
The core of this rehearsal focuses on how to keep your audience engaged by masking your intentions. Instead of telegraphing your next move, you will learn to execute movements like a sudden grand plié or a sharp attitude with unexpected speed. By manipulating the tempo—lingering in a balancé before dropping into a quick, jarring transition—you create a dynamic performance that captures the chaotic energy of the Oogie Boogie Man.
We will work on sweeping movements that contrast with sudden stops, teaching you how to use your breath and eye contact to enhance the mystery. Throughout this session, we emphasize the importance of artistic choices. A simple walk or a fall can be elevated from a mere step to a story-telling tool through specific timing.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the foundation that allows for this level of expressive freedom. You will practice run-throughs that challenge your coordination and musicality, ensuring that every plié and developing movement serves the overarching narrative of the piece. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to add more flavor to your dancing, this lesson provides the tools to master lyricality alongside sharp, character-driven movements.
Join us as we explore how a sudden change in direction or a subtle linger can make your ballet practice truly unforgettable.
