What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of momentum during complex soutenu turns.
- Refining the coordination of port de bras with high-energy grand battement.
- Achieving precise alignment and turnout during transitions to passé en face.
- Improving head placement and épaulement for a more professional aesthetic.
- Developing the control needed for seamless center transitions and fouetté movements.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive session designed for the dedicated dancer. This Advanced Ballet Barre class at Broche Ballet focuses on the intricate relationship between strength and fluid momentum. As we progress through an advanced sequence, you will be challenged to maintain technical precision while executing complex transitions and movements. We begin with foundational elements like plié and tendu, quickly moving into more demanding combinations that test your stamina and focus.
A primary focus of this lesson is the soutenu. You will learn how to keep your momentum alive as you turn, ensuring your port de bras remains graceful and coordinated with your footwork. The instructor provides detailed guidance on the correct way to look under the arm when developing through first position, a subtle but vital detail for advanced artistry. These nuances are what separate intermediate practice from advanced mastery.
The class also dives deep into grand battement and passé combinations. We explore how to maintain a strong standing leg and proper turnout even as the working leg moves with power and height. You will practice transitioning seamlessly from a soutenu into a passé en face, testing your balance and core control. Throughout the session, we emphasize the importance of en face placement and the precision required for fouetté and arabesque movements.
Whether you are working on the speed of your dégagé or the height of your leg in center transitions, this class provides the technical feedback needed to reach the next level. Join our community at Broche Ballet as we refine the details that transform a good dancer into a great one. This 50-minute practice is not just about the workout; it is about mastering the subtle mechanics of elite ballet movement.
