What You'll Learn
- Achieve greater leg height without sacrificing spinal alignment or safety
- Develop the back and core strength necessary for sustained, high extensions
- Optimize pelvic placement to avoid common lower back pain in arabesque
- Enhance turnout to stabilize and square the hips while the leg is behind
- Master the transition from tendu back to a lifted dégagé and grand battement
- Improve mid-back flexibility for a more elegant and fluid cambré line
- Utilize specialized conditioning drills to support high-level extensions
- Refine foot articulation in tendu and coup de pied to finish the line
About This Program
Achieving a soaring arabesque is one of the most sought-after goals for adult ballet dancers. At Broche Ballet, we understand that leg height isn't just about flexibility; it is a complex coordination of strength, alignment, and artistry. The Extensions Level 3: Arabesque Program is a comprehensive, multi-week curriculum designed to take you beyond the basics and into advanced territory.
A Structured Path to Extension
Spanning five weeks of focused instruction, this program provides over 49 hours of video content across 157 lessons. Unlike a single tutorial, this program offers a deep dive into the mechanics of the posterior chain. We begin by dissecting the technique of the arabesque, ensuring that your standing leg is stable and your pelvic alignment is correct before we ever attempt to lift the working leg. The program is meticulously organized into weekly modules, from Technique Barre for Understanding Arabesque to Deep Dive Pelvic Alignment, ensuring each lesson builds upon the last.
Beyond Flexibility: Strength and Alignment
A high arabesque requires more than just opening the hip. Our curriculum emphasizes the engagement of the deep core and the specific muscles of the mid-back. By focusing on mid-back flexibility rather than lower-back crunching, you will learn to create a beautiful, elongated cambré line that is both safe and aesthetically pleasing. You will explore specific sections dedicated to barre stretches, specialized conditioning, and deep-dive technique classes that focus on the shape of the feet in tendu back and coup de pied.
Comprehensive Results for the Adult Dancer
By the end of this program, you won't just have a higher leg; you will have a more functional and stable arabesque. You will understand how to maintain your turnout while the leg is behind you and how to use your fondu to power your extensions. We also address common hurdles, such as mid-back or pelvic pain, with dedicated Q&A clips and physical therapy-informed guidance. Unlock the potential of your most iconic ballet pose with Broche Ballet.
