What You'll Learn
- Advanced techniques to maintain turnout in the standing leg during transitions
- Specific preparations at the barre for successful pirouettes and center work
- How to break down complex combinations like the tournée for better execution
- The integration of artistic expression and head movements into technical sequences
- Targeted exercises to build the alignment and strength required for pointe work
About This Video
Embrace the holiday spirit while pushing your technical boundaries in this special 1-hour guest class with Katja Treger. This Challenging Christmas Music Ballet Barre is designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who want to maintain their training during the festive season while focusing on the nuances of classical technique. Throughout the session, Katja emphasizes the critical importance of turnout, specifically focusing on the active engagement of the standing leg to provide a stable foundation for more complex movements. By maintaining this external rotation, dancers can achieve greater height in their extensions and more stability in their balances.
The class begins with a comprehensive series of barre exercises that prepare the body for the demands of center work and future pointe classes. You will work through meticulous combinations involving coup de pied, coupé, and relevé, all set to festive holiday tunes that keep the energy high and the atmosphere joyful. Katja meticulously breaks down intricate sequences into manageable components, allowing you to master the mechanics of movements like the tournée before putting them together into a fluid, musical phrase. This methodical approach is a hallmark of the Broche Ballet style, ensuring students understand the mechanics behind every movement.
One of the primary focuses of this lesson is the preparation for pirouettes. By concentrating on proper alignment, weight placement, and core engagement at the barre, you will develop the necessary muscle memory for successful turns once you move to the center. Katja also provides valuable insights into the artistry of dance, teaching you how to coordinate head movements and facial expressions to convey emotion. This ensures your dancing is as expressive and storytelling-driven as it is technically sound. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this guest session offers the perfect blend of holiday joy and rigorous training. Join Katja Treger for this festive challenge and elevate your ballet practice today.
