What You'll Learn
- Refine advanced barre techniques including enveloppé and développé sequences.
- Enhance turnout and alignment through rigorous plié and fondu exercises.
- Master smooth transitions and pivots while maintaining upper body control.
- Utilize the barre effectively to inform the placement of shoulders and chest during turns.
- Build stamina and precision during complex combinations like rond de jambe and sous-sus.
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy, technically demanding 54-minute practice designed specifically for those looking to push their limits. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is not just a warm-up; it is the foundation where advanced technique is forged. This session focuses on merging technical precision with fluid movement, ensuring every plié and tendu serves a greater purpose in your dance journey.
Throughout this class, we dive deep into complex movements that require both mental focus and physical control. You will engage in intricate sequences involving enveloppé, rond de jambe, and sous-sus. We place a significant emphasis on maintaining impeccable turnout and alignment, even when the combinations become fast-paced.
By focusing on the correct execution of movements like développé and working through positions such as à la seconde and arabesque, you will develop the strength and flexibility necessary for professional-level center work. One of the unique aspects of this class is how we use the barre as a diagnostic tool. Rather than relying on it for balance, you will learn to use the barre to understand the relationship between your shoulders and chest, particularly during pivots and turns.
This structural awareness is key to mastering movements like the retiré and ensuring your transitions are seamless. We also explore the melting quality of a proper fondu and the sharp precision of a coupé, teaching you how to modulate your energy and tempo across different exercises. Whether you are refining your artistry or building the muscle memory required for advanced performance, this barre class provides the structure you need.
Our instructor provides detailed feedback on form, helping you transition smoothly between positions while maintaining a consistent tempo. Join us at Broche Ballet to challenge your technique, master new vocabulary, and find the joy in these difficult combinations.
