What You'll Learn
- How to maintain stable and consistent relevés during complex barre combinations
- Proper execution of développé and grand battement with correct posture
- Techniques for coordinating plié and passé for improved balance
- Strategies for maintaining an open chest and flat back during weight shifts
- Advanced timing and musicality for pas de bourrée and à la seconde movements
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive Advanced Ballet Barre session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers who want to push their physical boundaries and refine their technical precision. In this comprehensive 43-minute class, we focus on the foundational elements of classical dance while incorporating a high volume of relevés to build incredible lower-body strength, ankle stability, and calf endurance. The lesson begins with a thorough warmup, emphasizing the connection between your breath and the floor.
We dive deep into the mechanics of the plié and tendu, ensuring every movement is executed with maximum turnout and proper alignment. A recurring theme in this session is the integration of the relevé into standard combinations, challenging your center of gravity and core engagement to the fullest. Throughout the class, we explore complex sequences including fondu, développé, and rond de jambe.
The instructor provides meticulous feedback on maintaining a flat back and an open chest, preventing common mistakes like rounding the shoulders forward during difficult transitions. You will learn the subtle art of timing, specifically how to coordinate a plié with a passé to achieve a more fluid and controlled movement quality. We also spend significant time on grand battement, focusing on the release and power needed for dynamic leg movements without compromising your posture.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference in a dancer’s performance. This class specifically targets common pitfalls, such as losing posture during a transition from a relevé to a plié. By emphasizing the importance of keeping the spine long and the shoulders down, you will cultivate a sense of effortless grace.
The curriculum is structured to guide you through the transition from barre to center, ensuring that the habits formed during your relevé-heavy barre work translate directly into your center practice. This session is more than just a workout; it is a deep dive into the mechanics of classical movement, providing you with the tools to master your turnout and control.
