What You'll Learn
- Refining hip placement and stability for controlled, deep penché movements.
- Mastering the articulation and speed of développé and enveloppé extensions.
- Improving balance and upper body carriage during complex relevé sequences.
- Developing the core strength required for high, centered grand battement.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 43-minute Advanced Ballet Barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for experienced dancers, this class moves beyond basic patterns to focus on the nuanced technical corrections that separate intermediate students from advanced performers. Our instructor leads you through a sequence that emphasizes core stability, extreme leg extension, and refined control of the working leg.
The class begins with intricate tendu work to warm up the feet and establish proper floor pressure. As the session progresses, we dive into complex développé and enveloppé sequences. You will receive specific cues on how to lift the knee high and back during développé to achieve maximum height without compromising hip alignment.
We also tackle the mechanics of movement, focusing on keeping the knee open and the rotation engaged throughout every extension. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to penché and arabesque stability. You will learn to engage the outside of the standing hip to provide the necessary support for a deep, controlled penché.
The instructor provides invaluable corrections on maintaining a strong, steady arm carriage during relevé and transitions, ensuring your upper body remains as disciplined as your footwork. We also address common pitfalls, such as the tendency for the feet to wander during movements or pushing the hips forward during extensions. Through disciplined repetitions of grand battement and fondu, you will build the muscular endurance needed for center work and performance.
The class concludes with a series of deep stretching and flexibility exercises to lengthen the muscles and improve your overall range of motion. Whether you are training for professional performance or simply want to push your technical boundaries, this advanced barre provides the rigor and professional feedback necessary to reach your next level of artistry at Broche Ballet.
