What You'll Learn
- Advanced turning fondu techniques to build speed and power
- How to maintain proper arm and shoulder connection for stable pirouettes
- Engagement of core muscles to maintain stability during complex movements
- The importance of a tall plié and proper turnout in technical execution
- Precision in dégagé and relevé for better weight transfer and control
About This Video
Take your training to the next level with this Advanced Ballet Barre, specifically designed to challenge your coordination, power, and technical precision. Led by Broche Ballet’s expert instruction, this 46-minute class goes beyond basic repetitions to explore complex mechanics, including a featured turning fondu combination. In this session, we dive deep into the upper-body mechanics necessary for successful turns.
You will learn how to maintain a strong connection between the arm and the shoulder, ensuring that your port de bras supports rather than hinders your momentum. We emphasize the role of the elbow in maintaining alignment during pirouettes and fouettés, providing you with the technical tools to execute movements with greater speed and control. The barre work focuses heavily on the fundamentals of a tall plié.
Maintaining verticality and core engagement is essential when transitioning into a relevé or a dégagé. By focusing on your turnout—the rotation from the hip—you will find greater stability and range of motion. We also explore the whip action required for advanced turns, helping you find the necessary power to complete multiple rotations with ease.
Throughout the class, we revisit the importance of demi-pointe and the precision of the foot in fondu and retiré positions. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this workout serves as an excellent physical conditioning tool, improving flexibility while reinforcing the postural habits of a professional dancer. By the end of this practice, you will have a better understanding of how to integrate your core and upper body to create seamless, powerful transitions.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine these advanced movements together, focusing on the artistry and athleticism that define classical ballet.
