What You'll Learn
- Mastering fluid port de bras with breath-work coordination.
- How to use varied speed for dynamic fast arm illusions.
- Improving balance and timing in pas de bourrée and soutenu.
- Techniques for seamless changes of direction in the center.
- Using visualization to enhance Nutcracker-inspired artistry.
About This Video
Step into a winter wonderland with Broche Ballet’s Waltz of the Snowflakes artistry class. This 24-minute session is designed to help you transition from simple technical execution to true artistic expression. Inspired by the iconic Nutcracker scene, this class focuses on the Artistry in Center, emphasizing how breath and intention transform basic movements into a captivating performance.
The lesson begins with essential foundational work, incorporating pliés and tendus to warm up the body while establishing a sense of balance. As we move into the center, the primary focus shifts to port de bras. Learning how to move the arms with both strength and softness is a hallmark of an advanced dancer.
The instructor explains how to create the illusion of incredible speed—a necessary skill for the flurry of the snowflake scene—by strategically easing off and on the speed during changes of direction. You will learn to coordinate your arms so they work in harmony, with one arm breathing upward while the other mirrors the movement to maintain a balanced look. Beyond the arms, we delve into complex footwork and transitions.
You will refine your pas de bourrée and soutenu, paying close attention to the timing required to stay on the music. The instructor provides detailed guidance on traveling steps and glissades, ensuring that every shift in weight is controlled and purposeful. By practicing these combinations slowly at first, you will build the muscle memory needed to gradually increase your tempo without sacrificing form.
A key component of this class is visualization. By imagining yourself in a snowy landscape, you can better understand the crispness and fluidity needed for the choreography. Whether you are practicing in a small home studio or a large dance floor, these techniques will help you feel more confident and expressive.
Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your center work and find your inner snowflake.
