What You'll Learn
- Master a beautiful center combination blending ballet and jazz artistry.
- Understand rhythmic timing, including the transition to starting on the 'two' count.
- Refine technical execution of pliés, tendus, and port de bras in the center.
- Coordinate complex footwork sequences including pas de bourrée and sous-sus.
- Enhance artistic expression through fluid arm movements and seamless side-to-side transitions.
About This Video
In this expressive 26-minute session from Broche Ballet, we bridge the worlds of classical technique and jazz musicality. Titled "Sweet Pumpkin Artistry," this class is designed to help you step away from the barre and find your confidence in the center through a fluid, beautiful combination. While rooted in ballet fundamentals, we explore the unique rhythmic nuances of jazz dance, specifically focusing on the shift from the traditional ballet "one" count to the jazz "two" count.
The class begins by establishing a strong foundation with essential movements like the plié and tendu. We then transition into a lyrical center combination that integrates complex footwork and expressive port de bras. You will practice the temps lié to find smooth weight shifts and the pas de bourrée to travel with grace.
A key focus of this lesson is "Artistry in Center"—learning how to not just execute steps, but to feel like a dancer and express yourself through the music. Instructor-led guidance ensures you understand the importance of timing and rhythm. We dive into the role of arm movements, including how to reverse the arms during a sequence to maintain balance and aesthetic flow.
Transitions are a major theme, as we work on moving seamlessly from the left side to the right. By the end of this class, you will have mastered a single, cohesive combination that you can perform with both technical precision and soulful expression. Whether you are looking to improve your musicality or simply want to feel more at home in the center, this class offers the perfect blend of challenge and artistry.
