What You'll Learn
- Mastering proper hip alignment for stable arabesque and pirouette preparations.
- Using breath control to enhance the fluidity and height of your port de bras.
- Improving weight transfer precision during plié and pas de bourrée sequences.
- Coordinating foot and hand movements for more athletic and graceful jumps.
- Developing body awareness and gratitude through a guided révérence.
About This Video
Elevate your home practice with this comprehensive 60-minute ballet session led by Julie. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your foundations or an intermediate dancer seeking to refine your artistry, this class offers a perfect balance of technical rigor and expressive movement. At Broche Ballet, we believe that understanding the 'why' behind the movement is just as important as the movement itself.
The first 40 minutes are dedicated to a thorough barre sequence. We start with plié exercises where the focus is on maintaining a centered gravity. Julie provides specific cues to avoid letting the front foot travel forward, ensuring your weight remains securely over the back foot for maximum stability.
From there, we progress through exercises like tendu and dégagé, always coming back to the essential concept of hip alignment. You will learn how 'hips forward' is not just a phrase, but a functional requirement for achieving a high arabesque and a clean pirouette. As we transition into the 20-minute center portion, we apply these technical corrections to more dynamic movements.
You will practice the pas de bourrée and chassé, focusing on crisp footwork and smooth weight transfers. Julie also introduces the concept of coordinated jumps, emphasizing the timing between your feet and hands to create an effortless look. Artistry is woven throughout the entire class.
During the port de bras segments, you are encouraged to use your breath to lift the arms into an allongé position. By inhaling to lift and exhaling to lower, you bring a sense of life and buoyancy to your dancing. The session concludes with a traditional révérence.
This is a vital moment to slow down, focus on your alignment, and offer gratitude to your body for the strength and grace it displayed during the hour.
