What You'll Learn
- Techniques to find your center using internal cues rather than visual landmarks
- Drills for transitioning from a solid plié into a stable relevé in passé
- The art of spotting while maintaining internal alignment and core stability
- How to apply blind balance exercises to quarter and full pirouette turns
About This Video
Achieving a consistent, beautiful pirouette is one of the most rewarding challenges in ballet. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the secret to a successful turn lies far deeper than just momentum; it begins with an impeccable sense of internal balance. In this specialized Turning Drills and Practice session, we move beyond the basic mechanics to explore how your body perceives space and stability.
The core of this practice involves unique eyes closed balance exercises. By removing visual cues, you force your nervous system to rely on proprioception—your body's internal map of where it is in space. This drill is essential for dancers who find themselves falling out of turns or feeling disoriented during the spot.
When you practice finding your center with your eyes closed, you build a stronger connection to your core and your standing leg, making your real-time pirouettes feel much more grounded and controlled. Throughout the class, we break down the preparation for a turn with extreme care. We start with a focused tendu into a deep, controlled plié, ensuring that your weight is perfectly distributed before the takeoff.
From there, we work on the sharp rise into relevé and the precise placement of the foot in passé. By practicing these transitions slowly and with eyes closed, you will identify tiny misalignments in your hips or shoulders that are often missed when you are looking at yourself in a mirror. Once the static balance is established, we introduce the element of rotation to challenge your equilibrium.
You will practice quarter and full turns, focusing on maintaining that internal center regardless of visual input. This approach encourages a more reliable spot and helps prevent the dizziness that can come from over-relying on the eyes. Whether you are struggling with single turns or looking to perfect your double pirouettes, these drills provide the foundational stability needed for precision, grace, and confidence on the dance floor.
Join the Broche Ballet community and take your technique to the next level by mastering these advanced balancing skills.
