What You'll Learn
- Refine port de bras coordination to enhance artistry and upper body carriage during barre.
- Engage back muscles and 'swan arms' to improve posture and eliminate rounded shoulders.
- Integrate 'I am light' affirmations into adagio movement to build emotional connection and focus.
- Perfect weight transfers and turn-out during pirouette preparations from fourth and fifth positions.
- Develop musicality and foot speed through quick jumping sequences and clean transitions.
About This Video
Step into the vibrant and demanding world of Madame Olga for a one-of-a-kind on-demand ballet experience at Broche Ballet. This 58-minute session is far more than a standard technique class; it is a high-energy journey that balances the strict discipline of classical ballet with a deep, character-driven focus on mindset and emotional expression. Madame Olga leads you through a comprehensive barre and center practice that prioritizes precision, musicality, and the elimination of the 'lazy' habits that hinder progress.
The class begins with a rigorous barre sequence, where you will tackle demi-pliés and grands pliés across all positions, emphasizing complex port de bras variations that challenge your coordination. Madame Olga’s teaching philosophy focuses on the 'swan arms' approach—demanding full engagement of the back muscles to create an elongated neck and lifted carriage, effectively banishing 'turtle' posture forever. You will progress through sharp battement tendus, intricate pas de cheval, and powerful grand battements, all while maintaining a focus on turnout and weight distribution.
What sets this class apart is the integration of the 'I am light' segment. This unique adagio practice blends traditional movement with positive affirmations, encouraging dancers to use their breath to move through internal 'darkness' and find clarity in their movement. This holistic approach ensures that you leave the class feeling physically challenged and mentally revitalized.
The session concludes with dynamic center work, including pirouette preparations from fourth and fifth positions and brisk jumping sequences that focus on clean transitions. Finally, let go of your inhibitions with a spirited 'dance party' balancé exercise. Whether you are looking to sharpen your technical edge or reconnect with the joy of movement, Madame Olga provides the perfect blend of eccentricity and excellence for the adult dancer.
