What You'll Learn
- Master the integration of head movements and épaulement during complex barre sequences.
- Execute advanced grand battement patterns with precise hip alignment and control.
- Refine transitions involving piqué, tombé, and chassé for fluid, professional movement.
- Improve balance and turn-out during passé and pirouette finishes.
- Maintain proper posture by focusing on chin placement and standing hip stability.
About This Video
In this comprehensive advanced ballet barre session, we dive deep into the nuances that elevate a dancer from technical to artistic. While the barre is fundamentally about building strength and stability, this class emphasizes the sophisticated integration of head movements and épaulement to bring a professional polish to your practice. Led by expert instructors at Broche Ballet, the lesson progresses through a rigorous series of combinations designed to challenge your coordination and spatial awareness. You will work through essential movements including pliés and tendus, with a specific focus on maintaining proper alignment of the chin and neck throughout every transition.
One of the key technical highlights of this class is the focus on posture; the instructor provides detailed corrections on keeping the chin in and the standing hip pulled back as you move through complex floor patterns. As the difficulty increases, you will engage in sequences featuring piqué, tombé, and déplié. We place a strong emphasis on the grand battement series—including patterns of three to the front, one to the side, three to the back, and one to the side—to build explosive power while maintaining upper body control. The session concludes with a challenging series of eight double-time movements to the side followed by four passé or pirouette rotations to test your balance and turn-out.
Throughout the class, we explore the relationship between movement and music, ensuring every chassé and pas de bourrée is executed with rhythmic precision. Proper arm placement and control are emphasized to ensure that even the most athletic movements remain graceful. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this advanced barre provides the technical rigor needed to maintain peak performance levels. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your artistry and strengthen your classical foundation.
