What You'll Learn
- How to transition smoothly between en dehors and en dedans pirouettes.
- Techniques for picking up complex center combinations quickly.
- Proper arm placement and coordination for changing directions and corners.
- Refining footwork and weight shifts through tendu and tombé sequences.
About This Video
Mastering center work requires more than just knowing individual steps; it is about the seamless flow between combinations. This Broche Ballet practice session focuses on one of the most challenging aspects of a ballet class: picking up and executing complex transitions quickly. In this 14-minute center class, you will work through a sequence that integrates tendus, tombés, and pas de bourrées, leading into powerful pirouettes.
A primary focus of this lesson is the technical transition between an en dehors pirouette and an en dedans pirouette. Many dancers struggle with the weight shift and arm coordination required when changing rotation directions mid-combination. Our instructor breaks down how to use your arms to wind up efficiently, ensuring your momentum carries you into the second turn with precision.
You will learn how to land in a clean second position plié, crossing the arm to prepare for the following rotation. Beyond the turns, this class emphasizes clean footwork and floor pressure. Through repetitive practice of tendus, chassés, and glissades, you will build the muscle memory needed to move across the floor with grace and speed.
The instructor provides clear cues on how to use your upper body to assist with changes of direction, helping you stay on balance even during the fastest transitions. Whether you are practicing in a studio or at home, this video provides the repetition and detailed technical cues necessary to refine your center technique. By the end of this session, you will feel more confident in your ability to pick up a combination on the fly and maintain your placement through challenging pirouette sequences.
