What You'll Learn
- How to utilize the lead arm and shoulder to generate force for powerful pirouettes
- Techniques for maintaining balance and control during complex adagio combinations
- Building momentum using a sequence of waltzes and piqué movements
- Refining transitions between tombé, pas de bourrée, and advanced turns
- Correct arm placement in waltz transitions to support a stable arabesque
About This Video
Welcome to this focused center practice at Broche Ballet, designed specifically for advanced dancers aiming to refine technical precision and dynamic range. In this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of balance and momentum, moving beyond basic execution to master the subtleties of professional-level movement. The class begins with adagio work, emphasizing the integration of the upper body and legs.
You will focus on the relationship between the arms and the back, particularly how the arm that leads in an arabesque serves as a crucial anchor during waltz transitions. By mastering this connection, you will find greater stability and fluidity in your center work. A significant portion of this practice is dedicated to the art of turning.
We explore the physics of the pirouette, specifically how to trade places between the shoulder and the knee to generate the necessary force for multiple rotations. Our instructor provides detailed feedback on how to lead with the shoulders while using the knee for resistance, ensuring that your turns are both powerful and controlled. We also practice building momentum through a series of waltz steps and chassé movements, teaching you how to chase the leg to maintain speed without sacrificing form.
Throughout the combinations, you will work on tombé, pas de bourrée, and piqué turns, focusing on quick transitions and sharp fouetté actions. The lesson emphasizes the importance of the piqué sous-sus as a starting point for momentum, allowing for a cleaner entry into turns. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this session offers the technical insights needed to elevate your performance.
By the end of the practice, we conclude with a graceful bow, focusing on soft facial expressions and elegant finger placement to round out a session of high-level athletic and artistic training. Elevate your technique with the expert guidance of Broche Ballet.
