What You'll Learn
- Master complex pirouette preparations and rotations using the barre for support.
- Improve stability and alignment during challenging attitude balances.
- Develop core strength and abdominal engagement for better control in transitions.
- Refine port de bras to support upper-body stability and fluid movement.
- Execute precise développé and à la seconde movements with professional-level turnout.
About This Video
Elevate your technical proficiency with our 'Advanced Ballet Barre' class, a comprehensive 50-minute practice session meticulously designed for the dedicated dancer. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is the foundation of all great dancing, and this session moves beyond the basics to tackle challenging combinations that require exceptional control, precision, and artistic maturity. From the very first plié, we emphasize the importance of control and precision to maintain stability throughout the entire class.
This session moves through a standard professional progression, including tendus, dégagés, and fondus, but with an added layer of complexity. You will practice the développé and cou-de-pied with a focus on maximum extension and clarity of line, while working through à la seconde positions that rigorously test your turnout and hip alignment. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the mechanics of turning.
We deconstruct the pirouette, focusing on the vital connection between the body and the barre. You will learn how to use your back toes effectively to change positions during a turn and how a strong port de bras provides the essential frame for your upper body. We also delve into the attitude balance, a crucial element for maintaining proper posture and alignment in more advanced center work.
To support these demanding movements, we focus on core engagement. We use the 'oomph' sound as a mnemonic to engage the lower abdominals, providing the lift necessary for sustained balances and powerful transitions. Throughout the class, we provide the kind of specific corrections you would expect in a professional studio, such as keeping the back leg picked up for better support and executing en dehors movements with fluid grace.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your daily practice, this class offers the professional structure and insight needed to reach your ballet goals.
