What You'll Learn
- Mastering transitions between fondu, enveloppé, and développé with proper turnout.
- Refining balance and spotting techniques for pirouettes from a barre preparation.
- Enhancing foot speed and articulation through complex dégagé and brush combinations.
- Improving core stability and alignment during high-extension movements and sous-sus.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive 41-minute Advanced Ballet Barre from Broche Ballet. Designed for the experienced dancer, this class focuses on the delicate balance between technical rigor and fluid artistry. We begin with a deep exploration of foundational movements, ensuring that your plié and relevé are executed with the necessary depth and lift to support more complex sequences. As we progress, the class introduces creative combinations that challenge both your physical coordination and mental memory.
A significant portion of this session is dedicated to refining your fondu and développé movements. You will focus on maintaining a consistent, active turnout while transitioning through front, side, and back positions (devant, à la seconde, and derrière). We emphasize the 'melting' quality of the fondu, ensuring that the working and supporting legs move in perfect synchronization. The inclusion of enveloppé and sous-sus exercises further challenges your stability and prepares the body for the technical demands of center work.
For dancers looking to improve their turns, we break down the mechanics of pirouettes from the barre. By focusing on the passé position and the sharp initiation of the movement from the back, you will gain a deeper understanding of the balance and spotting required for successful rotation. The class also incorporates fast-paced brush movements and dégagé sequences to build foot strength and speed. To conclude the barre, we transition into a hip-loosener exercise designed to release tension and prepare the joints for the increased range of motion required in the center. Throughout the lesson, the instructor provides detailed cues on posture, alignment, and the subtle nuances that distinguish advanced execution from basic form. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to maintain professional-level technique, this class offers the tools you need to excel.
