What You'll Learn
- Execute faster soutenu turns by refining foot release timing and hip alignment.
- Master the coordination of port de bras and pas de basque for fluid transitions.
- Learn the mechanics of the Italian fouetté, focusing on driving the hips to prevent leaning.
- Develop waltz phrasing and weight placement to maintain clean lines in écarte and arabesque.
- Techniques to use the arms to control and 'break' momentum during center rotations.
About This Video
Elevate your center work with this specialized 19-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help dancers move beyond basic steps and into the nuanced world of fluid transitions and complex coordination. We begin with a dynamic focus on the soutenu, where you will learn to prioritize timing and speed.
By ensuring the foot lands immediately after releasing from the ground, you can eliminate excess 'up time' and achieve a crisper, faster rotation. A central highlight of this class is our 'octopus adage,' a beautiful yet demanding sequence that integrates pas de basques and Italian fouettés. You will explore the mechanics of hip alignment, learning how to drive the hips forward over the feet to maintain a solid axis during turns.
We also delve into port de bras coordination, teaching the 'chasing' arm technique that mirrors the grace of a cambré at the barre. As we move into the grand allegro portion, we focus on a lively waltz. Here, the emphasis shifts to musicality and phrasing, specifically the down-up-up rhythm essential for traditional waltz steps.
You will learn to pull the front foot underneath your center to maintain clean lines in écarte and arabesque while traveling through space. To wrap up the session, we utilize the arms to 'break' or control momentum, ensuring every landing is as poised as the preparation. This class is an excellent opportunity to refine your weight placement and artistic expression in a supportive, professional environment.
