What You'll Learn
- Mastering proper turnout and shoulder alignment during complex adagio sequences
- Developing fluid upper body and arm movements for expressive swan-inspired work
- Refining the technical execution of développé, passé, and arabesque
- Maintaining consistent tempo and integrated breathing through high-intensity barre work
- Strengthening the stabilizer muscles in the shoulders to improve overall posture
About This Video
Refine your artistry and push your physical limits with this 51-minute Advanced Ballet Barre class at Broche Ballet. This comprehensive session is meticulously designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are looking to deepen their understanding of complex adagio work, sustained balance, and upper-body fluidity. Throughout the class, we move beyond simple repetition to focus on the intricate mechanics of turnout, shoulder alignment, and the subtle engagement of smaller muscle groups that define a professional-level performance.
' This specific sequence requires a high degree of coordination and muscular memory. Here, you will explore the relationship between the upper arms and the hands, learning how to create expansive, breath-filled movements while maintaining stillness and control in the fingers and wrists. We break down the execution of the développé, ensuring that the movement originates from the core and the rotation of the hip, rather than just the extension of the leg.
You will also work through sequences involving passé, cambré, and arabesque, focusing specifically on the transitions between these shapes to ensure they are as beautiful and seamless as the poses themselves. Technical precision at the barre is the essential foundation for all center work and allegro. By emphasizing movements like sous-sus and tonneau, this class challenges your balance and your ability to find your center quickly and efficiently under pressure.
We also address common technical pitfalls, such as shoulder tension and improper ribcage placement, providing specific corrections to help you drop the lats and lengthen the neck. This attention to detail ensures that even the most challenging combinations are executed with a sense of ease, grace, and professional polish. At Broche Ballet, we believe that repetition and mindful practice are the keys to true mastery.
This class encourages you to revisit these challenging combinations multiple times, allowing you to find a consistent tempo and an integrated breathing pattern that supports your movement. Join us for a session that bridges the gap between technical exercise and expressive dance.
