What You'll Learn
- Refine tendu articulation and precision in advanced sequences
- Master a complex fondu combination emphasizing control and fluid movement
- Improve core engagement and alignment for better balance and stability
- Develop power for grand battement and technical preparation for pirouette turns
- Enhance hip placement and knee rotation in à la seconde and passé positions
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive advanced ballet barre session at Broche Ballet, designed for the dedicated dancer looking to refine their technique and push their physical boundaries. This session is not just a warm-up; it is a deep dive into the technical nuances that define professional-level performance. The class centers on two primary technical pillars: intricate tendu work and a sophisticated fondu combination.
We start with a strong emphasis on alignment and posture, establishing the necessary core engagement to support more complex movements. The tendu section challenges your speed and precision, requiring you to articulate every part of the foot as it leaves and returns to the floor. By focusing on these details, you build the foot strength essential for allegro work and pointe technique.
Moving into the fondu sequence, the focus shifts to control and the coordination of the 'melting' action in both legs. This combination is designed to test your balance and stamina, incorporating développés that demand sustained turnout and high leg extensions. We also integrate grand battement to develop the power and height needed for grand allegro, all while maintaining a calm and controlled upper body.
Throughout this Broche Ballet session, you will also work on passé and retiré positions, which are vital for successful pirouettes. The instructor provides specific cues on the whip of the head and the placement of the arms to ensure your turns are clean and centered. We emphasize the importance of keeping the knee back and the hips level during à la seconde movements to preserve proper placement.
By the end of this 41-minute practice, you will have worked through a complete barre that prepares your body for the most demanding center combinations. This class is perfect for dancers who want to move beyond the basics and master the art of controlled, expressive movement. Join us and elevate your practice with Broche Ballet today.
