What You'll Learn
- Master intricate barre combinations involving tendu, rond de jambe, and attitude swings.
- Improve pirouette technique by strengthening the connection between the arms and the core.
- Enhance coordination through complex sequences featuring piqué, enveloppé, and fouetté.
- Refine footwork precision with a focus on proper brushing and closing movements.
- Develop better balance and stability for advanced center work through disciplined barre practice.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this 40-minute advanced ballet barre session led by Julie at Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers who want to move beyond the basics, this class focuses on 'tricky combos' that challenge your coordination, musicality, and technical precision. Moving through a comprehensive sequence, you will refine your execution of steps such as tendu, rond de jambe, and dynamic attitude swings.
The lesson emphasizes the intricate details that make a professional-level dancer stand out. You will explore how to harness the power of your shoulders to facilitate rotation during movements like fouetté and how to maintain a rock-solid connection between your upper body and core during pirouettes at the barre. Julie provides detailed demonstrations on how to break down complex patterns into manageable parts, ensuring you master the nuances of weight placement and turnout before adding speed.
Throughout this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of grand battement, piqué, and enveloppé, teaching you how to maintain proper alignment and posture even during the most demanding sequences. The class culminates in challenging passé and pirouette finishes, requiring a strong relevé and sharp focus. By practicing these combinations on both sides, you will build the symmetrical strength and balance necessary for center work. At Broche Ballet, we believe the barre is a laboratory for technique; this class provides the perfect environment to experiment with your limits and refine your artistry. Whether you are refining your brushing and closing or seeking to improve your balance in arabesque, these exercises will push your technical boundaries and enhance your performance quality.
