What You'll Learn
- Mastery of advanced penché and développé mechanics for better height and control
- How to use floor friction to increase speed and power in your footwork
- Essential muscle engagement techniques for the glutes and hip flexors to prevent injury
- Strategies for maintaining calm and centered balances after intense sequences
- Refinement of classical positions including arabesque, cambré, and sus-sous
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 52-minute advanced ballet barre session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers looking to push their technical boundaries and refine their artistry. This class moves beyond the basics, challenging you with intricate combinations that demand a high level of physical control and mental focus. Throughout this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of movements like penché and développé.
You will learn how to leverage 'friction' against the floor to generate the explosive speed and power required for advanced footwork. Our instructor emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and muscle engagement—specifically targeting the hip flexors, quads, and glutes—to ensure you maintain stability while executing deep tombé stretches and graceful cambré arcs. Precision is key in every exercise performed en croix.
We do not just focus on the height of the leg in an arabesque; we prioritize the integrity of the standing leg and the length of the spine. By integrating sus-sous balances and focusing on the transition between movements, you will build the stamina and endurance necessary for professional-level performance. The class concludes with an emphasis on finding calmness within the movement.
After a demanding développé sequence, we practice the art of the final balance—learning to center ourselves and find stillness even when the muscles are fatigued. Whether you are preparing for center work or looking to strengthen your foundations, this barre provides the rigorous training environment you need to excel. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your practice through repetition, feedback, and disciplined technique.
