What You'll Learn
- Execute seamless soutenu transitions from one side to the other while maintaining alignment.
- Master the complex fondu and fouetté sequence with precise footwork and timing.
- Develop the ability to harness momentum in movements without sacrificing control.
- Improve hip mobility and strength for advanced barre combinations including coupé and sous-sus.
- Refine the 'pick up and sit' technique for clean finishes and transitions.
About This Video
Elevate your technique with this intensive 41-minute advanced ballet barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed for experienced dancers, this class focuses on the intricate mechanics of momentum, hip mobility, and the seamless transition of the soutenu moving directly from one side to the other. Mastering these transitions is essential for maintaining the flow of a combination while preserving technical precision and alignment.
One of the core components of this lesson is a deep dive into the fondu and fouetté combination. The instructor breaks down the specific sequence: starting with a fondu to the side, then front, closing, and repeating with a brush to the back. We emphasize the transition into the "pick up and sit" movement, ensuring that you return to a controlled soutenu position every time.
By focusing on the details of these movements, you will improve your coordination and footwork on demi-pointe. " This means maintaining a high level of warmth and mobility in the hip sockets, allowing for greater range of motion and smoother transitions between steps like the coupé and sous-sus. The instructor provides valuable insights on how to harness momentum effectively.
You will learn how to generate power for your movements without losing control or "flying around the room," a common challenge for dancers working at an advanced level. The class also explores complex timing and musicality. We work through a refined combination that utilizes counts of 1 through 8 to move from front to back, incorporating rounds and finishes that challenge your mental focus as much as your physical endurance.
Through these exercises, you will learn to execute a plié with the correct depth to support your next movement. By the time you reach the final around and finish, you will have refined your ability to execute advanced barre work with the grace and strength characteristic of a professional dancer.
