What You'll Learn
- How to properly 'fold' the hip to release tension in the hip flexors and improve leg height.
- Techniques for lengthening the spine to enhance movement quality in the back and sides.
- Correct alignment and turnout for foundational exercises like plié, tendu, and dégagé.
- Strength-building relevé and rise variations to improve balance and ankle stability.
About This Video
Join Julie at Broche Ballet for a revitalizing 40-minute all-level ballet barre designed to improve your technique while celebrating the joy of movement. This session is particularly beneficial for dancers who spend much of their day sitting, as it places a special emphasis on addressing tight or 'pinchy' hip flexors. Through guided instruction, you will learn the art of 'folding the hip'—the essential technique of bringing the thigh close to the torso to achieve greater ease in movements like plié and développé.
The class follows a traditional barre structure, beginning with grounding pliés and moving through tendus and dégagés. Julie emphasizes the importance of spinal length, encouraging you to stretch through the back and sides to create a taller, more elegant silhouette. As we progress to more complex movements like the arabesque, the focus remains on maintaining proper turnout and alignment to prevent injury and promote fluid movement quality.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to building lower-body strength through various relevé patterns and rises. Whether you are performing these in first position or on one leg, you will develop the stability and power needed for more advanced center work. This class was originally filmed as a celebration of life and milestones within our community, and that supportive, uplifting energy carries through every exercise. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced dancer seeking a mindful technical tune-up, this barre offers the perfect blend of physical challenge and artistic expression. Grab your barre and get ready to lengthen, strengthen, and celebrate your progress with Broche Ballet.
