What You'll Learn
- Refining hip placement and 'folding' during deep fondu and penché work for better range.
- Mastering complex, high-repetition long frappé combinations to build foot speed and precision.
- Improving stability and height in développé and arabesque through core engagement.
- Executing clean transitions using soutenu and pas de bourrée with proper alignment.
- Developing endurance in sustained relevé positions while maintaining a downward hip pitch.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive Advanced Ballet Barre session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers who are ready to push their technical boundaries. This approximately 49-minute class focuses on the intricate mechanics of the hip and lower body, specifically targeting the "fold" of the hip flexors to achieve greater depth and stability in your movements. Throughout this practice, we explore complex combinations that challenge both your physical stamina and mental focus. A highlight of this session is the long frappé combination, which demands quick, precise footwork and sharp musicality. By focusing on the strike of the foot and the stability of the standing leg, you will build the strength necessary for fast-paced allegro work.
We also spend significant time on the nuances of the fondu and penché. Rather than simply moving through positions, we emphasize the "melting" quality of the fondu and how to use the plié to facilitate a forward tilt of the pelvis in a penché. This technical adjustment is crucial for advanced dancers seeking to maintain alignment while exploring a larger range of motion. You will learn to keep the stomach close to the quad and fold at the hip to allow for deeper, more controlled extensions. The class continues with développé and arabesque work, where we focus on maintaining a low center of gravity and a strong, engaged core. These foundational elements allow for more graceful and powerful transitions through soutenu and pas de bourrée. We conclude with sustained relevé exercises to test your balance and endurance.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this Broche Ballet class provides the detailed instruction needed to elevate your artistry. Focus on the downward pitch of the hip, the lengthening of the spine in cambré, and the precision of every tendu to see real progress in your advanced practice. Join us as we refine the fine details of classical technique.
