What You'll Learn
- Distinguish between traveling and stationary pas de basque variations.
- Improve promenade balance by transitioning effectively from arabesque to passé.
- Refine tombé and pas de bourrée transitions to maintain turnout for pirouettes.
- Master the 'up-up-down' rhythm and phrasing of classical waltz sequences.
- Balance expansive movement with controlled, upright piqué soutenu turns.
About This Video
Elevate your center practice with this comprehensive 17-minute intermediate class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously crafted to help dancers master the intricate coordination required for complex traveling steps and stationary balances. We begin by exploring the multifaceted nature of the pas de basque.
You will learn to distinguish between the large, sweeping traveling version and the more contained variation that utilizes a double rond de jambe to close into a clean fifth position. This distinction is vital for developing the spatial awareness and technical precision needed for advanced choreography. The class also focuses heavily on the art of the promenade.
One of the most common challenges in center work is maintaining stability during slow rotations. Our instructor provides actionable tips on how to find your axis by lifting the knee into a high, secure passé directly from an arabesque or attitude position. By focusing on the verticality of the spine and the engagement of the standing leg, especially through a controlled fondu where needed, you will find newfound confidence in your balances.
Transition steps are the glue that holds a ballet combination together. We take a close look at the tombé and pas de bourrée, emphasizing the need to maintain active turnout in the supporting hip. This prevents the common mistake of "dropping" the technique during transitions, ensuring that every pirouette preparation starts from a solid, turned-out fifth position.
You will also learn the subtle art of modulating force—comparing the expansive energy required for a waltz to the contained, upright posture necessary for a crisp piqué soutenu. To round out the session, we apply these technical concepts to a beautiful waltz combination. Here, the focus shifts to musicality and the signature 'up-up-down' rhythm that defines classical phrasing.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this Broche Ballet class provides the technical breakdown and artistic guidance needed to refine your carriage and grace. The session concludes with a traditional révérence to honor the practice.
