What You'll Learn
- Master the integration of épaulement for enhanced artistry and professional polish
- Develop sustained strength in adagio through controlled penché and fondu movements
- Execute complex enveloppé and écarté combinations with precision and balance
- Maintain consistent turnout and alignment during advanced weight shifts and transitions
- Refine footwork and leg lines during intricate passé and pointé sequences
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 53-minute advanced ballet barre session designed to challenge your technical mastery and artistic expression. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is the fundamental lab where a dancer's technique is refined and perfected. This class is specifically crafted for experienced dancers who are ready to push past their comfort zones with complex combinations and a heightened focus on artistic detail.
The session begins with a series of exercises that prioritize turnout and alignment from the very first plié. As we progress, you will encounter demanding sequences featuring fondu and enveloppé movements. These exercises are designed to build the necessary strength and control for the center, requiring dancers to maintain core stability while executing fluid, expansive leg movements.
By focusing on the melting quality of the fondu, you will develop the power needed for jumps and the softness required for adagio. One of the core themes of this class is the integration of épaulement. By focusing on the intentional relationship between the head, neck, and shoulders, you will learn how to add a professional polish and three-dimensional quality to your dancing.
We also spend significant time on rigorous adagio work, incorporating penché and pointé to challenge your balance and sustained muscular engagement. You will practice shifting your weight through écarté and effacé positions with grace and precision, ensuring that your lines are long and your transitions are seamless. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of maintaining focus and energy through every transition.
Proper execution of the passé and retiré is constantly reinforced to ensure a clean line and efficient movement. This advanced barre is the perfect environment for dancers looking to refine their technique, improve their artistry, and prepare their bodies for the rigors of center work and complex choreography. Join the Broche Ballet community and take your classical training to the next level with this professional practice.
