What You'll Learn
- Master the transition from waltzing arms to an arabesque plié with proper allongé
- Learn the 'skateboard' push technique to initiate piqué turns with controlled momentum
- Develop stability and coordination during slow adagio movements without the barre
- Perfect your reverence with correct hand placement and graceful bows
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is one of the most exciting yet challenging milestones for any adult ballet student. This specialized session from Broche Ballet is designed to help you feel accomplished and confident while moving through the center floor. We focus on a 'simple and slow' pace, allowing you to prioritize correct alignment and muscle engagement over speed.
The lesson begins with adagio movements, emphasizing the fluidity needed to transition from waltzing arms into a stable arabesque plié. You will learn how to use an allongé line to create length and grace in your upper body while maintaining a strong foundation. One of the technical highlights of this practice is the introduction of the piqué turn.
To help demystify the mechanics of turning momentum, we use a 'skateboard' analogy: pushing off with the front foot to initiate the movement before finding your passé position. This separation of the push and the turn helps beginners maintain balance and avoid the common mistake of 'falling' into the rotation. Beyond the footwork, we delve into the nuances of transitions, ensuring that your arm movements feel integrated rather than afterthoughts.
We also cover the importance of soutenu and suitenu steps to connect different parts of the combination seamlessly. To conclude the practice, we focus on the artistry of the reverence. You will learn the specific hand positioning required for elegant curtsies and bows, including the detail of bringing the pinky toward the chest for a refined, classical finish.
Whether you are looking to improve your balance in adagio or want to land your first clean piqué turn, this class provides the technical breakdown necessary to succeed in a center environment.
