Advanced Ballet Class: Intensive Barre and Center Fouetté Work

Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 75-minute advanced ballet class at Broche Ballet. Led by instructor Meredith, this session is meticulously designed for dancers looking to refine their technical precision and build the stamina required for professional-level movements. The class is structured into a rigorous 50-minute barre followed by 25 minutes of intensive center work, specifically focusing on the mechanics and execution of fouettés.

During the barre portion, we dive deep into the nuances of body alignment and posture. You will progress through a series of exercises including plié, relevé, and developpé, with a constant emphasis on maintaining core engagement. A key focus of this lesson is the concept of 'active arms.' Meredith provides expert guidance on how to avoid limpness by using the muscles under the triceps to pull the arms down through a softened port de bras, rather than simply letting them drop. This attention to detail ensures that your energy remains fluid and connected from your fingertips to your core.

The center work transitions these concepts into dynamic movement, with a dedicated focus on maintaining alignment during complex turns. We continue our ongoing work on fouettés, practicing the coordination between the working leg and the supporting relevé to achieve consistent rotations. You will also work on transitions involving arabesque, attitude, and promenade, ensuring that every movement is supported by a strong, energized frame. Whether you are looking to improve your extensions or find more stability in your turns, this class provides the technical breakdown necessary to succeed. Join us at Broche Ballet to challenge your limits and bring a new level of artistry and strength to your dancing.