What You'll Learn
- Refine the coordination between head, eyes, and port de bras to enhance performance quality
- Master rhythmic phrasing with varied timing in plié and tendu sequences
- Develop stronger foot articulation and weight transfers through pas de cheval and fondu
- Improve upper body mobility and fluidity with expressive allongé finishes
About This Video
Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with a specialized artistry-focused ballet barre from Broche Ballet. This 41-minute session is designed to transcend basic mechanics, helping you infuse every movement with performance quality and musical intention. Set to a soundtrack of classic American music, this class provides a festive yet rigorous environment to refine your technique and expressive range.
The lesson follows a traditional barre structure, beginning with warm-up pliés and moving through tendus, dégagés, and ronds de jambe. However, the primary focus lies in the artistry of the upper body. You will work extensively on your port de bras, learning how to use the allongé line to finish phrases elegantly and with purpose.
We pay special attention to the relationship between the head and the arms, specifically how the gaze should follow the hand during développé and enveloppé to create a professional, stage-ready look. In the second half of the barre, we explore more complex coordination and strength. You will tackle fondu combinations that challenge your stability and foot articulation through pas de cheval and rhythmic weight transfers.
A highlight of this class is the creative 'swimming' imagery used in arabesque, which encourages a fluid, expansive upper body while maintaining a stable lower half. Whether you are working on the speed of your dégagé or the control required for a sustained sous-sus, this class emphasizes the importance of phrasing. You will learn to play with timing—finding moments of suspension and moments of attack—to make your dancing more dynamic and engaging.
By the time you reach the final adage and stretch, you will feel a deeper connection between your physical technique and your artistic expression. This class is perfect for dancers who want to move beyond the exercise and truly start dancing at the barre.
