What You'll Learn
- Technical execution of pirouette en dedans with two distinct entry options for momentum and balance
- How to master the piqué suite by coordinating the tombé and relevé movements
- Advanced glissade turn mechanics, focusing on shoulder placement and landing control
- Strategies for maintaining control in soutenu and balancé sequences after losing turning momentum
- Improved alignment and core engagement through a high-intensity power barre
About This Video
Elevate your training with this comprehensive 74-minute Power Barre and Advanced Center class from Broche Ballet. Designed for intermediate and advanced dancers, this session bridges the gap between foundational strength and sophisticated center-floor performance. We begin with an intensive barre designed to fire up the core and establish the precise alignment needed for the challenging center combinations to follow.
Throughout the class, we emphasize the technical nuances of plié, relevé, and passé to ensure every movement is grounded yet fluid. The centerpiece of this lesson is a deep dive into complex turning sequences. You will explore two distinct methods for executing a pirouette en dedans—one focusing on momentum and the other on pure balance.
By deconstructing the entry into the turn, whether through a straight back leg or a more traditional lunge, you will learn how to adjust your center of gravity for maximum control. We also tackle the piqué suite, focusing on the rhythmic connection between the tombé and the subsequent relevé. In the advanced center portion, we string together glissade turns and soutenu sequences.
The instructor provides detailed feedback on how to maintain a quiet upper body while the legs execute rapid changes in direction. You will learn the importance of pulling the opposite shoulder back during a glissade turn to prevent over-rotation and maintain a clean line. This class is not just about doing the steps; it is about understanding the mechanics of weight transfer and the artistry of sustained balance.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and gain the confidence to perform advanced combinations with grace and power.
