What You'll Learn
- Refine coordination between head motion and port de bras during complex barre sequences.
- Develop leg strength and stability through advanced fondu and arabesque positions.
- Enhance foot articulation and speed in en croix tendu and dégagé exercises.
- Improve balance and control in attitude devant and sustained relevé movements.
- Apply professional alignment corrections to maximize turnout and spinal length.
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with this comprehensive 42-minute Advanced Ballet Barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed for experienced dancers, this class moves beyond basic patterns to focus on the nuanced elements of professional-level training: precision, alignment, and fluid artistry. A strong ballet foundation is built at the barre, and this advanced practice emphasizes the sophisticated coordination of the head, arms, and lower body. We begin with thorough pliés and tendus to establish turnout and core engagement, moving quickly into complex dégagé and en croix combinations that challenge your speed and foot articulation.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering the fondu and arabesque. You will focus on the melting quality of a proper fondu while maintaining a lifted supporting side, essential for developing the strength required for grand allegro and center work. The instructor provides detailed guidance on achieving a stable and aesthetic arabesque, emphasizing the length of the spine and the allongé of the arms. Throughout the session, we explore attitude devant and attitude derrière positions, ensuring proper hip alignment and turnout.
The class also integrates relevé and sus-sous sequences to improve balance and prepare the body for turns. By focusing on head motion and épaulement during these exercises, you will transition from mechanical movement to true dance artistry. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your technical facility, this advanced barre provides the rigor and professional corrections needed to see real progress. Join Broche Ballet and push your boundaries with exercises that demand control, focus, and a commitment to classical excellence.
