What You'll Learn
- Execute a complex waltz combination with focus on fluidity and balance.
- Improve turn stability by maintaining proper spine alignment and spotting.
- Incorporate artistic 'flair' using coordinated port de bras and head placement.
- Master a traditional révérence sequence involving ronds de jambe and a formal bow.
About This Video
Elevate your artistry and technical precision with this intermediate center class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for the intermediate dancer who is ready to transition their strength from the barre to the center floor, focusing on the fluidity of movement and the control required for complex waltz combinations. Throughout this 19-minute practice, you will work through a series of exercises that challenge your balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.
The class begins with foundational center movements including demi-pliés and port de bras to establish your center of gravity. We then move into more dynamic sequences, featuring a challenging waltz combination that integrates balancés and soutenus. You will receive detailed instruction on maintaining a straight spine and proper body alignment during turns, which is crucial for achieving the stability needed for more advanced movements like pirouettes. One of the unique focuses of this lesson is adding 'flair' to your execution—learning how to use your head placement and arm movements to create a sense of continuous flow and an adagio effect.
As we progress, we explore the integration of a tombé pas de bourrée into pirouettes, emphasizing the importance of landing with grace and control. The instructor provides helpful cues on spotting and posture to ensure your turns remain sharp yet fluid. To conclude the session, you will learn a beautiful and traditional révérence. This final combination incorporates a rond de jambe into fifth position and a controlled circle of the body, ending in a classic bow. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this video provides the structure and professional guidance needed to refine your intermediate ballet technique and performance quality.
