What You'll Learn
- Techniques for releasing hip flexors to improve range of motion and extension height
- Coordination of intricate port de bras with complex advanced barre sequences
- Maintaining pelvic alignment and a neutral standing hip during grand battement
- Strategies for achieving stability on demi-pointe while working through fondu and développé
- The connection between hip flexibility and improved balance in arabesque
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this rigorous 43-minute Advanced Ballet Barre session, specifically designed for dancers seeking to refine their technical precision and artistic expression. This class, presented by Broche Ballet, delves deep into the nuances of advanced movement, focusing on the critical yet often overlooked aspect of hip flexor release. For many advanced students, tension in the hips can limit range of motion in extensions and disrupt the fluidity of transitions. Our instructor guides you through a series of exercises designed to identify and release this tension, allowing for greater freedom of movement and a cleaner line.
The lesson begins with foundational work, including tendu and dégagé, where the focus is on maintaining a stable pelvis and a neutral standing hip. As the barre progresses into more complex sequences like fondu and développé, you will learn how a released hip flexor facilitates a higher, more controlled leg position without compromising your posture. Special attention is paid to the 'fancy' port de bras, which adds a layer of coordination and grace to the technical demands of the lower body. Integrating complex arm movements with advanced footwork is essential for moving beyond basic mechanics into true artistry.
Throughout the class, we explore the mechanics of the arabesque and grand battement. You will discover how letting go of tension in the hip allows for more functional turnout and a more expansive reach. The instructor also provides insights on engaging the correct muscles to push forward and lift onto demi-pointe with stability. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how hip flexibility and pelvic alignment directly correlate to your balance and overall stability. Whether you are working toward professional-level control or simply want to deepen your understanding of ballet mechanics, this class offers the tools necessary to break through technical plateaus. Join us at Broche Ballet to master the delicate balance between strength and release.
