What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of en dedans pirouettes with a focus on arm placement and recovery
- Improve active turnout and hip alignment during complex barre combinations
- Refine port de bras and cambré to enhance upper body fluidity and control
- Develop superior footwork through precise tendu, dégagé, and grand battement exercises
- Understand the relationship between the barre and center work for better balance
About This Video
Elevate your technical foundation with this Advanced Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet. Designed for the experienced dancer, this session moves beyond the basics to challenge your control, alignment, and musicality. Throughout the 47-minute practice, you will engage in a comprehensive series of exercises that prepare the body for the rigors of center work and complex turns.
We begin with a deep focus on the foundations at the barre, including meticulous pliés and crisp tendus. As the class progresses into dégagés and more complex combinations, we emphasize the importance of maintaining a square pelvis and active turnout. A key highlight of this lesson is the focus on the en dedans pirouette.
You will learn how to utilize the barre as a tool for finding your axis, ensuring that the arm reaches around to meet the other in a coordinated effort to facilitate the turn. The instructor provides specific cues on arm placement during the passé and the necessity of returning to a clean fifth position, regardless of the turn's outcome. Beyond the mechanics of turning, this class explores the artistry of movement through cambré and fluid port de bras.
You will work on finding the turnout behind the shoulder during side movements and maintaining a strong supporting leg during développés and fondus. The session concludes with dynamic grand battement combinations that test your power and timing. Whether you are looking to polish your professional technique or seeking a challenging home practice, this advanced barre offers the detailed instruction necessary to reach your next level of performance.
Join our community and experience the Broche Ballet difference as we dive deep into the nuances of classical technique.
