What You'll Learn
- Artistic integration of épaulment and head placement during complex barre sequences.
- Techniques for using the plié to stabilize the hips and establish a strong foundation.
- Strategies for maintaining core engagement and vertical alignment when releasing the barre.
- Refining the quality of the brush and fondu for fluid movement and better balance.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive Advanced Ballet Barre session at Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to infuse their technique with professional-level artistry. The primary focus of this lesson is the integration of épaulment and specific head movements into standard barre exercises, transforming mechanical steps into expressive dance.
Throughout this 45-minute class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the plié, emphasizing its role in setting the hip and maintaining a strong foundation. You will learn why it is crucial not to bend the standing leg while stretching the knee during a plié movement, a common habit that can hinder progress. We also focus on the transition of weight and the importance of lifting the leg immediately upon releasing the barre to prevent dragging the body down and losing your vertical alignment.
Our instructor provides detailed feedback on movement quality, particularly the brush through first position. We aim for a brush that is smooth, controlled, and free of unnecessary tension, allowing for better balance and speed. Exercises including the fondu and passé are explored with variations to challenge your stability and precision.
By focusing on turnout and core engagement, this class helps prevent injury while building the strength required for center work. Whether you are refining your tendu or mastering a complex fondu sequence, this session encourages you to find the musicality and timing that distinguish an advanced dancer. Join Broche Ballet to refine your control, find your balance, and add that final layer of polish to your ballet technique through intentional movement and artistic detail.
