What You'll Learn
- How to initiate port de bras from the upper arm and elbow to achieve a fluid, professional aesthetic
- The 'seaweed hand' concept for relaxed, expressive movements that follow the path of the arm
- Efficient 'elbow flip' transitions to move smoothly between positions like second and first
- Maintaining precise alignment between the ear and pinky toe during allongée and arabesque
- Combining musicality with technical precision in center combinations featuring chassés and enveloppés
About This Video
Elevate your performance quality with Broche Ballet's "Whimsical Artistry" class, a comprehensive 43-minute session dedicated to the nuances of upper-body mechanics and expressive movement. This class is designed for dancers who want to move beyond basic technique and embrace the beauty of professional artistry. We focus specifically on fluid port de bras, teaching you how to transform stiff gestures into seamless, breathable movements that captivate an audience.
The core of this lesson involves shifting your focus from the hands and wrists to the upper arm bone and elbow. By initiating movement from the upper body's "engine," you achieve what we call the "seaweed hand" effect—a relaxed, undulating quality where the hand follows the arm's path like flora riding an ocean current. This technique eliminates unnecessary tension and creates the illusion of infinite length and effortless grace in every transition.
During the barre portion of the class, we integrate these artistic concepts into fundamental exercises. You will practice plié, tendu, and rond de jambe while focusing on the "elbow flip" to transition smoothly between positions. We also emphasize the importance of alignment, specifically the line between the ear and the pinky toe during allongée and arabesque. These technical checkpoints ensure that your whimsical expression remains grounded in strong, classical form.
As we move to the center, the class challenges your musicality and phrasing. Through combinations featuring chassé, enveloppé, and relevé, you will learn to sustain movement and create illusions that suggest constant motion. Whether you are working on a grand plié with a deep cambré or finding stability in sous-sus, this session provides the tools to look like a professional dancer on stage. Join Broche Ballet to refine your passé, perfect your lines, and discover the true beauty of whimsical movement.
