What You'll Learn
- Refine Vaganova-style barre work focusing on plié and tendu precision.
- Improve core stability and balance through challenging center work sequences.
- Enhance your port de bras and upper body alignment for a professional line.
- Develop greater foot articulation and strength during relevé and demi-pointe work.
- Master the transition from barre support to independent center control.
About This Video
Elevate your classical training with this comprehensive 90-minute Vaganova ballet class led by instructor Katja Treger. Designed for dancers seeking to refine their precision and physical strength, this session focuses on the world-renowned Vaganova method, which emphasizes the harmonious movement of the entire body and the coordination of the arms with the lower body. We begin with a rigorous barre sequence that prioritizes foundational strength and proper alignment.
You will work through detailed exercises including plié, tendu, and relevé in various positions, from first to fifth. Throughout the barre work, emphasis is placed on maintaining a long, elegant line and engaging the core to support your balance and stability. Special attention is given to foot articulation during flex and stretch sequences, ensuring that every movement is executed with maximum control from the floor up.
As we transition to center work, the focus shifts to finding your center of gravity and maintaining fluidity. You will practice port de bras to improve arm placement and upper body coordination, ensuring your movements are as expressive as they are technically sound. The class covers essential center techniques such as grand plié and complex tendu combinations that challenge your ability to maintain turnout and posture without the support of the barre.
Katja provides expert cues on maintaining a tight knee, pushing through the floor, and finding your balance during challenging sequences on demi-pointe. Whether you are working on your fourth position stability or perfecting your croisé alignment, this class offers the technical depth needed to progress significantly in your ballet journey. By the end of this 90-minute session, you will have a deeper understanding of Vaganova principles and improved physical awareness.
Join the Broche Ballet community and take your technique to the next level with this intensive and rewarding class. This video provides the tools necessary to develop the strength, flexibility, and grace required for high-level classical ballet.
