What You'll Learn
- Correct execution of tombé and pas de bourrée weight transfers
- Technique for stable sous-sus and cou-de-pied balances in the center
- Mastering the fluidity of développé and allongé arm movements
- Integrating breathing and relaxation to achieve smoother movement quality
- How to conclude a practice with a traditional and graceful révérence
About This Video
Welcome to a focused center practice designed for those at the start of their dance journey. In this 19-minute "Slow Beginner Ballet Center" class, Broche Ballet provides a supportive environment to transition your skills from the barre to the middle of the floor. This session is structured around two deliberate, slow-paced combinations that allow you to prioritize form, balance, and intentionality over speed.
The class begins with a thorough review of fundamental movements, ensuring your physical foundation is secure before moving into more complex sequences. You will work extensively on the tombé and pas de bourrée, learning how to transfer weight smoothly between legs while maintaining a stable, centered core. Our instructor provides constant feedback on the mechanics behind each movement, helping you understand the crucial role of alignment and posture in creating a professional silhouette.
You will explore the mechanics of cou-de-pied and développé, focusing on the gradual, controlled unfolding of the leg and the coordination required to keep your hips level and square. As we progress into the more complex combinations, you will integrate movements like sous-sus and balancé. These exercises are vital for developing the ankle strength and proprioception needed for advanced turns and jumps.
We also dive into the nuances of allongé arm placements, teaching you how to use your port de bras to add expression and length to your lines. The lesson emphasizes the importance of a deep plié as a springboard for movement and a soft landing for jumps. Throughout the video, you will receive detailed guidance on breathing and relaxation.
Tension often inhibits grace, so learning to breathe through challenging balances is a skill we emphasize heavily. We conclude the session with a traditional révérence, a moment of focus and respect that finishes your practice with poise. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio setting, these combinations offer the repetition and slow tempo needed to build lasting muscle memory.
Join Broche Ballet to refine your technique and find your center with confidence.
