What You'll Learn
- Refine port de bras and head coordination for more expressive center work.
- Master the soutenu to improve vertical alignment and recovery from plié.
- Develop control and stability during grand battement and développé sequences.
- Improve spatial awareness and repositioning using chassé and pas de bourrée.
- Maintain proper turnout and heel placement during complex center combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to a special holiday-themed Advanced Center Barre class at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who are ready to transition away from the physical support of the barre to challenge their core stability, balance, and artistry. By performing traditional barre exercises in the center of the room, you will gain a deeper understanding of your vertical alignment and weight distribution.
Throughout this 38-minute practice, we focus heavily on the coordination of the upper body, specifically looking at port de bras and head motion. You will learn how to maintain the correct shape of your arms during quarter turns and how to use your gaze to enhance the fluidity of your movement. We break down complex sequences involving développé, tombé, and pas de bourrée, ensuring that every transition is executed with precision and grace.
A key technical focus of this class is the soutenu. We use this movement as a diagnostic tool to check if you are staying upright and successfully rising from your plié with proper form. The instructor provides detailed corrections on body positioning, emphasizing the importance of keeping the heel forward and leading with the toes during turns and transitions. We also cover grand battement en dedans and en dehors, challenging you to maintain a stable torso while executing powerful leg movements.
Whether you are working on your arabesque stability or perfecting your chassé repositioning, this class offers a comprehensive workout that blends technical rigor with a relaxing holiday atmosphere. Join Broche Ballet for this advanced session and elevate your center work to the next level.
