What You'll Learn
- Execute a graceful waltz adagio with fluid port de bras coordination.
- Master piqué sous-sus and balancé combinations with control and balance.
- Utilize dégagé on demi-pointe to add drama and height to your movements.
- Refine fondu and rond de jambe techniques within center-floor sequences.
About This Video
Transitioning from the barre to the center is a pivotal moment in any dancer's journey. In this 17-minute Slow Center class from Broche Ballet, we focus on the intersection of strength, balance, and artistic expression. This session is specifically designed to help students master the fluid coordination required for waltz-time movements and adagio sequences.
We begin by exploring dégagé and brush movements on demi-pointe, a technique that adds height and drama to your lines while challenging your core stability. Throughout the lesson, our instructor guides you through essential combinations including piqué sous-sus, balancé, and tombé, ensuring that every transition is executed with precision and control. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to port de bras, the art of arm movement.
You will learn how to maintain proper alignment and soft lines from your fingertips to your shoulders, even during complex leg movements like fondu and rond de jambe. By focusing on the rhythm of the music and the breath, you will develop the poise needed for a polished center performance. Whether you are working on flat feet or looking to refine your demi-pointe work, this class provides the technical breakdown necessary to build confidence in the center.
We conclude the session with a focus on finishing poses and a traditional bow, leaving you feeling centered and accomplished in your practice.
