What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining stability during pas de cheval by optimizing head placement near the barre.
- Executing fluid fondu movements with precise leg brushes and core control.
- Refining transitions in tombé and temps lié for seamless, controlled weight shifts.
- Improving quick-fire precision and direction changes in piqué and sous-sous sequences.
- Developing professional-level musicality and upper-body alignment throughout a full barre routine.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this 43-minute Advanced Ballet Barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed for experienced dancers, this class dives deep into the nuances of classical technique, focusing on the sophisticated coordination required for professional-level execution. Throughout the session, we explore the relationship between the dancer and the barre, emphasizing how to maintain an independent center of gravity even during complex movements.
We pay special attention to the pas de cheval, teaching you how to keep the head positioned correctly over the barre to ensure maximum stability and balance during the closing phase. The curriculum moves through a comprehensive series of exercises, including fondu and tombé. You will learn to execute each fondu with a true melting quality, brushing the legs with control while maintaining the integrity of the standing hip.
Transitions like the temps lié are refined to ensure that weight shifts are seamless and fluid, preparing you for the demands of center work. For those looking to improve their speed and precision, the class incorporates piqué and sous-sous sequences. These movements require quick changes in direction and sharp focus, underpinned by proper alignment.
We focus on keeping the shoulders wide and down, ensuring the upper body remains calm and poised even as the footwork increases in complexity. Beyond the physical mechanics, this class places a heavy emphasis on musicality. Every movement is performed in strict time with the music, teaching you how to use phrasing to enhance your artistry.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your foundations or challenge your coordination, this advanced barre provides the technical corrections and encouragement needed to reach your goals.
