55-Minute Advanced Ballet Barre for Extensions, Conditioning, and Hip Anatomy

Elevate your technical proficiency with this specialized 55-minute Advanced Ballet Barre, meticulously designed to improve your extensions through a combination of conditioning and anatomical awareness. Led by Julie at Broche Ballet, this session transcends standard repetition by weaving together strengthening exercises and deep dives into the mechanics of the hip joint. The primary focus is on achieving higher, more controlled legs while maintaining the integrity of your placement.

The class centers on the mechanics of the développed, emphasizing the relationship between the femur head and the hip socket. You will learn how to properly 'fold' at the hip and allow the femur to drop, creating the necessary space for greater range of motion without pinching or gripping. Julie provides detailed corrections on maintaining a neutral pelvis and a stable core as you work through sequences of tendu, grand battement, and sous-sus. By focusing on the heel spiraling forward and the precision of the brush, you will develop the refined muscle memory required for professional-level execution.

Conditioning is seamlessly integrated into the barre, targeting the hip flexors and deep rotators to ensure your extensions are powered by strength. You'll explore how to keep the shoulders aligned and the back supported during challenging waltz sequences and arabesque work. To balance the intense strengthening, the class concludes with a series of targeted stretches, including lunges for the psoas and the figure-four stretch for the outer hips. These movements help release tension and improve overall mobility, ensuring your body remains supple and injury-resistant. Join us to refine your form and discover the anatomical secrets to effortless extensions.