What You'll Learn
- The stylistic differences between R.A.D., Vaganova, and Cecchetti port de bras.
- How to achieve a "flowing through water" quality in arm transitions using a stirring hand motion.
- The specific "framing" technique where arms arrive slightly after leg movements for a finished look.
- Executing the élancé (darting) quality with sharp arm and leg coordination.
- Refining head placement and épaulement to maintain a regal, upright posture.
About This Video
) method. D. aesthetic offers a unique, refined approach characterized by its squareness, upright posture, and deceptive simplicity.
This lesson is designed to help you understand the nuances that give this style its regal and polished appearance. D. method is renowned for its clarity and precision.
Throughout the lesson, we focus on maintaining a "square" torso, which provides a stable foundation for the subtle, expressive movements of the arms. This upright carriage is essential for capturing the "regal" essence of the style. D.
syllabus. D. port de bras requires a fluid, continuous motion.
You will learn to execute the transition from first to second position with a specific "stirring" motion in the hands, incorporating a slight delay that adds depth and texture to the movement. We also examine the direct path from high fifth position down into an arabesque, emphasizing a proud, lifted chin as the arms descend to frame the body. Coordination is a major focus of this session.
D. style, the timing often differs from other methodologies; rather than the arms leading the way, they often arrive slightly after the legs to provide a "frame" for the finished position. We also contrast this with the élancé or darting quality required for more dynamic movements.
By practicing these variations, you will learn to synchronize your head, neck, and épaulement to match the specific artistic requirements of the Royal Academy. The class concludes with a practical combination featuring tendu, petit développé, and pas de bourrée, allowing you to apply these stylistic principles in a center-work context.
