What You'll Learn
- Master the rhythmic transition between sus-sous and attitude positions.
- Align your movements with the specific musical phrasing of the Coppelia score.
- Develop the core strength and balance required for held poses in center work.
- Improve classical line and turnout while performing variation footwork.
About This Video
Refine your classical repertoire with Broche Ballet’s focused practice session on the Waltz of the Hours from the beloved ballet, Coppelia. This specific lesson centers on Section 1, Part 2, offering a dedicated space for dancers to drill the intricate footwork and graceful poses that define this variation. As part of our comprehensive repertoire series, this video focuses on the application of technique within the context of professional choreography.
The sequence highlights the rhythmic precision needed for the transitions between a crisp sus-sous and a stable attitude derrière. In this practice-focused session, we focus entirely on repetition with the music. Dancers will work through several repetitions, allowing the body to internalize the specific phrasing and timing of the Waltz of the Hours score.
A key technical focus is maintaining high relevé and strong turnout through the hips to ensure every transition is clean and visually striking. Furthermore, the session emphasizes the importance of the held pose. In classical ballet, the moments of stillness are just as vital as the movements themselves.
By practicing with the music, you will learn exactly where to breathe and where to hold your attitude to match the musical cues. This rhythmic alignment is what separates a mechanical performance from a truly musical one. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to challenge yourself with professional choreography, this practice guide provides the structure needed to master the footwork.
We recommend repeating this section until the movements feel fluid and the timing becomes second nature. Join the Broche Ballet community as we bring the elegance of Coppelia into your home studio.
