What You'll Learn
- Proper execution and alignment for high, controlled grand battements
- Technical nuances for positions like écarté devant and derrière
- Core and glute engagement strategies to maintain stability during complex movements
- Transitions between movements like pas de cheval, développé, and passé
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive Advanced Ballet Barre from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed for the experienced dancer who is ready to move beyond basic repetitions and dive deep into the technical nuances that define professional-level artistry. Throughout this hour-long class, we focus extensively on the mechanics of the grand battement—the powerful "large beat" that serves as the essential foundation for grand allegro and dramatic performance sequences.
The lesson begins by dissecting the grand battement, emphasizing the importance of keeping the working leg fully energized and straight from the hip through the tips of the toes. You will learn how to engage your deep core muscles and glutes effectively to stabilize the pelvis, ensuring that your high extensions do not compromise your vertical alignment. The class guides you through challenging combinations that integrate grand battements with other refined movements such as pas de cheval, développé, and passé.
This approach teaches you how to maintain a fluid sense of rhythm while managing the explosive power required for high kicks. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering alignment in positions like écarté. Proper placement in these diagonal positions is vital for maintaining balance, especially when preparing for transitions into big jumps like grand jeté.
The instructor provides specific tips and tricks to help you find your center and avoid common pitfalls in these complex orientations. Furthermore, this barre serves as a technical precursor to our upcoming four-part fouetté series. By focusing on the precise placement of the passé and the strength of the standing leg, you are building the necessary physical vocabulary for successful turning sequences.
Whether you are working in a home studio or a professional space, Broche Ballet offers the detailed feedback and corrections you need to improve your turnout and gain the confidence required for advanced choreography.
