What You'll Learn
- Proper execution of fouetté promenade and pivot transitions at the barre.
- Refining elbow placement and port de bras during fondu and développé combinations.
- Hip-opening techniques to reduce hamstring tension and increase extension range.
- Dynamic stability for turns by correctly planting the shoulder blades to the ribcage.
- Coordination of the arm and leg during passé and rond de jambe en l'air.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 51-minute advanced ballet barre session designed for the dedicated dancer looking to refine their technical precision. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is the foundation of all artistry, and this class specifically targets complex coordination through advanced rond de jambe combinations, incorporating the challenging fouetté promenade and pivot.
We begin the session by focusing on the hips and hamstrings. Using deliberate plié and fondu sequences, we aim to release tension and open the hips, allowing for a greater range of motion and more expressive movement. Technical focus is placed on the 'melting' quality of the fondu, ensuring that the movement is fluid and controlled through the front, side, and back. A key technical takeaway from this lesson is the importance of the elbows; you will learn to circle the elbows during port de bras to maintain a soft yet supported frame throughout your barre work.
As we move into more advanced territory, we tackle the développé and the passé. You will learn to coordinate your arm movement with the passé to find your center for future pirouettes. We also emphasize the connection between the shoulder blades and the ribcage, a critical alignment cue for maintaining stability during rotations and pivots. This helps prevent the ribs from splaying and keeps your core engaged.
The class also covers the brush movement required for a crisp battement, emphasizing that the elbow should be back and turned for a professional line. We finish the session with high-energy grand battement and leg swings to cool down while maintaining the length and flexibility you've developed. This practice is designed to push your limits, offering complex elements like the fouetté and pivot to add technical depth to your ballet practice. Join us for this high-energy session and take your barre work to the next level.
