What You'll Learn
- Integrating sophisticated épaulement to enhance artistic expression and professional line.
- Developing control and precision in développé and effacé movements during complex sequences.
- Mastering the placement and torso alignment required for stable écarté front and back.
- Refining balance and weight distribution for pirouettes starting from a plié en face.
- Executing powerful grand battements while maintaining a still and upright torso.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive 51-minute Advanced Ballet Barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who have mastered the fundamental positions and are ready to infuse their technique with professional-level artistry through the use of épaulement. While the physical strength of a grand battement or the height of an arabesque is vital, it is the subtle positioning of the head, neck, and shoulders—the épaulement—that truly separates a student from a professional performer.
Throughout this practice, our instructor guides you through a rigorous barre sequence that emphasizes precision, alignment, and stylistic detail. We begin with a focus on stability during plié en face and transitions into pirouettes, ensuring that your center remains strong and your spotting is sharp. As we move into more complex sequences, you will explore the nuances of effacé and développé, learning how to coordinate your gaze and torso to create long, elegant lines.
One of the highlights of this class is the detailed work on écarté (both devant and derrière). You will learn how to maintain the integrity of your turnout while achieving the specific tilted aesthetic of these positions without sacrificing balance. We also dive into grand battement exercises, where the focus remains on a stable, upright torso and explosive power in the legs.
' This class challenges your stamina and your mind, requiring you to think about the direction of your eyes just as much as the point of your toes. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this video provides the expert feedback and detailed corrections necessary to refine your skills, improve your control, and dance with greater confidence.
