What You'll Learn
- Refine port de bras using the 'expensive skin cream' hand technique for delicate transitions.
- Master the counterbalancing of the head and feet to improve épaulement and line.
- Execute a controlled promenade in an attitude pose with proper ear-to-toe alignment.
- Learn to lift the head to meet the hands to create a more expressive and elongated silhouette.
About This Video
Welcome to a Broche Ballet session dedicated to the subtle details that transform a technical combination into a work of art. In this 15-minute instructional video, we dive deep into an advanced center adage, focusing on the sophisticated coordination of the head, arms, and torso. This class is designed for dancers who have mastered the basic mechanics and are ready to layer on the professional polish that defines classical performance.
We begin by breaking down a sequence featuring petite développé and fondu, emphasizing the 'melting' quality essential for adage work. The instructor introduces the unique 'expensive skin cream' metaphor, a visualization tool to help dancers achieve delicate hand flips and soft, fluid wrist movements. By focusing on these tactile sensations, you can move away from rigid positioning and toward a more organic, breathable port de bras.
A major technical focus of this lesson is the integration of épaulement. You will learn the specific requirement of counterbalancing the head with the feet in quasi positions, ensuring your gaze enhances the line of the body. Rather than dropping the chin, we practice lifting the head to meet the hands, creating an elongated, graceful silhouette that projects confidence and poise.
The combination progresses into a piqué sous-sus and an elegant arabesque, culminating in a challenging promenade in an attitude pose. The instructor provides specialized cues for maintaining stability, specifically focusing on keeping the ear and toe aligned during the rotation. Finally, we explore how to transition seamlessly between the right and left sides, cultivating the stamina and fluidity needed for a continuous, artistic performance. By the end of this session, you will have the tools to elevate your classical technique with sophisticated detail and refined expression.
