What You'll Learn
- Fundamental barre exercises including demi-plié, tendu, and dégagé.
- Proper posture, alignment, and the mechanics of turnout.
- Technique for executing fluid rond de jambe movements.
- Introduction to piqué turns with a focus on balance and center stability.
- Stretching routines to improve flexibility and range of motion.
About This Video
Welcome to your first steps in the world of classical dance with Broche Ballet’s Absolute Beginner Ballet Warmup. This 17-minute guided session is meticulously designed for those who are brand new to the barre or for dancers wishing to revisit the essential building blocks of their practice. We focus on establishing a strong foundation, emphasizing that every great dancer begins with mastering the basics of alignment and turnout.
In this class, you will follow a comprehensive barre routine that covers the most critical movements in the ballet vocabulary. We begin with the demi-plié, focusing on the external rotation of the hips and the fluid bending of the knees. From there, we move into the tendu and dégagé, where you will learn to articulate your feet and maintain a strong connection with the floor. The lesson also introduces the rond de jambe, a circular movement of the leg that is vital for developing hip mobility and stability.
Our instructor provides detailed cues on posture and alignment, ensuring that your weight is correctly placed and your core is engaged. You will learn the importance of engaging the glutes and inner thighs to find stability and maintain a professional line. We also touch upon more dynamic movements like piqué turns, breaking down the footwork and body alignment needed to find your center. Beyond just the steps, this warmup incorporates stretching and flexibility exercises. By stretching forward over the legs, you will gradually increase your range of motion while maintaining the integrity of your turnout. Consistency is key in ballet, and this routine is the perfect daily practice to build the strength, balance, and control necessary for more advanced combinations. Join our supportive community at Broche Ballet and discover the joy of movement through proper technique and artistic expression.
