What You'll Learn
- Mastering timing for weight shifts in center tendu to ensure rhythmic accuracy.
- Coordinating port de bras with pas de bourrée footwork for graceful transitions.
- Improving waltz fluidity using consistent plié and heel connection to the floor.
- Executing stable soutenu turns by maintaining floor contact with both feet.
- Enhancing adagio control and stability during sustained balances and développés.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice from the barre to the center of the room with this targeted 18-minute session from Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed to help dancers bridge the gap between static exercises and the dynamic movement required for center combinations. We focus specifically on the mechanics of weight shifting—a fundamental skill that separates novice dancers from those with professional fluidity.
Beginning with center tendu, you will learn the precise timing required to shift your weight onto the supporting leg, freeing the working leg to move exactly on the beat. This precision is essential for maintaining the rhythm of classical ballet. Moving into transitional steps, we explore the coordination of the temps lié and pas de bourrée.
You will receive guidance on synchronizing your port de bras with your footwork, ensuring that your arms move through first and second positions in harmony with your feet. The class then picks up the pace with a dynamic waltz sequence. By integrating chassé, balancé, and tombé arabesque, you will challenge your spatial awareness and control.
A key focus here is the use of a deep plié and pressing the heels into the floor to maintain stability during expansive movements. For those working on their turns, the soutenu section provides invaluable tips on keeping both feet in contact with the floor for a more controlled rotation. We conclude with a sustained adagio, featuring développé and pas de cheval, where the emphasis shifts to balance and the height of the piqué susu.
Whether you are refining your cou-de-pied or striving for a more expressive écarté, this class offers the technical corrections necessary for growth. Perfect for dancers looking to improve their flow and confidence without the support of the barre.
