What You'll Learn
- Refining alignment and posture in fundamental positions like passé and attitude.
- Developing stability and control during challenging 'balance adventures' at the barre.
- Using floor friction and pressure to generate power and precision in grand battement.
- Coordinating port de bras with leg movements to create fluid and expressive transitions.
- Enhancing musicality and rhythm to perform exercises with greater artistic intent.
About This Video
Step up to the barre with Julie for an energizing 45-minute all-level ballet class designed to refine your technique and leave you feeling accomplished. Whether you are a dedicated adult beginner or a seasoned dancer looking to polish your fundamentals, this session focuses on the core principles that make ballet movement feel both powerful and effortless. Throughout this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of alignment and control. You will explore essential barre exercises including plié, tendu, and grand battement, with a specific focus on maintaining proper posture during transitions. Julie guides you through 'balance adventures,' challenging your stability and encouraging a mindful connection between your center and the floor. By focusing on positions like passé and attitude, you will learn how to find your vertical axis even during more complex sequences.
A key highlight of this session is the exploration of floor pressure and friction. You will learn how to use the floor as a tool to generate power for brushes and bops, ensuring your movements are crisp and dynamic. We also emphasize the grace of the upper body, incorporating thoughtful port de bras that complements the work of the legs. This coordination is vital for developing the fluid, expressive quality that defines ballet. Technique is only half the battle; musicality plays a starring role here. Julie emphasizes the importance of engaging with the music and feeling the rhythm to execute every movement with intention. From the controlled extensions of a développé to the sharp precision of a battement, you will discover how timing and breath can transform your practice. At Broche Ballet, we believe that mastering difficult techniques like the grand battement requires both practice and patience. This class provides the supportive environment you need to push your boundaries while celebrating your progress. Join us for this comprehensive barre workout and experience the 'awesome' feeling of executing beautiful, technically sound ballet movements.
