10-Minute Full-Body Standing Ballet Warmup

Prepare your mind and body for the rigors of dance with this efficient 10-minute full-body standing warmup from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who want to maximize their time, this session focuses on establishing proper alignment, increasing blood flow to the major muscle groups, and honing the coordination required for center work and across-the-floor combinations. We begin in a wide second position to ground the body and activate the core, moving through a series of foundational exercises that bridge the gap between daily life and artistic expression. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of tracking the knees directly over the toes and maintaining a strong, engaged turnout from the hips.

During this session, you will work through essential movements including the grand plié, where we focus on depth and control without compromising posture. We integrate fluid port de bras to encourage breath and upper body mobility, as well as cambré to lengthen the spine and stretch the obliques. Foot articulation is addressed through targeted tendu and relevé sequences, ensuring your ankles and arches are fully prepared for weight shifts. The routine also incorporates single-leg lunges and balance challenges to activate the glutes and stabilize the supporting side. By the end of these ten minutes, you will feel a deeper connection to your technique and be physically prepared for the rest of your ballet practice. Whether you are at home or in the studio, this standing warmup is the perfect way to center yourself and move with intention.