What You'll Learn
- Coordinating complex épaulement with lower body movements for greater artistry.
- Executing grand battement with precise fouetté mechanics and hip alignment.
- Improving stability and height in fondu, développé, and grand rond de jambe.
- Refining musicality and timing through intricate barre combinations.
- Strengthening core engagement for better balance during piqué and relevé work.
About This Video
Welcome to a rigorous and artistically challenging Advanced Ballet Barre session here at Broche Ballet. This class is designed specifically for the experienced dancer who is ready to move beyond basic mechanics and delve into the nuances of épaulement, coordination, and power. Throughout this 50-minute session, you will be guided through a comprehensive barre sequence that emphasizes not just strength, but the sophistication of movement that defines an advanced level of training.
The class begins with a focused warm-up to prepare your muscles for the intensity to follow. We then progress into intricate combinations involving fondu, tombé, and piqué, requiring precise weight placement and core engagement. A primary focus of this session is the integration of épaulement—the positioning of the head and shoulders—which transforms standard exercises into a true performance.
You will learn how to coordinate your eyes and upper body to enhance the aesthetic quality of every movement. As we move into the more dynamic portions of the barre, we tackle the grand battement with a fouetté action. This requires a high degree of control and flexibility, as well as a strong understanding of how to pivot the supporting leg while maintaining the height and energy of the working leg.
Other advanced elements include grand rond de jambe, développé, and work in écarté, all designed to challenge your range of motion and stability. Our instructor provides detailed corrections throughout the video, focusing on alignment, musicality, and the specific mechanics of turns like pirouettes en dehors and en dedans. By the end of this barre, you will have worked on your turnout, strengthened your relevé, and improved your overall balance and control.
Whether you are preparing for center work or a full rehearsal, this advanced practice offers the technical depth necessary to reach your next level in ballet.
