What You'll Learn
- Coordinate head movement and gaze to enhance artistry and audience engagement.
- Refine the execution of grand battement with a focus on upper body integration.
- Improve leg height and placement during développé and à la seconde movements.
- Master transitions between pliés, tendus, and dégagés for a cohesive performance.
- Understand how subtle shifts in posture and alignment impact overall movement quality.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 53-minute advanced ballet barre session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers looking to refine the subtle nuances that transform a sequence into a performance. This class dives deep into the art of épaulement, focusing specifically on head positioning and gaze during complex barre work. By paying close attention to where you look and how you tilt your head, you can elevate your presence and add professional polish to your movements.
The session begins with foundational exercises including pliés, tendus, and dégagés, emphasizing proper body alignment and posture from the very start. As we progress, the instructor provides detailed corrections on the execution of grand battement. Rather than just focusing on the height of the leg, we explore the integration of the upper body.
You will learn how to coordinate your head motion with your battement to create a more cohesive and expressive silhouette. We also tackle développé and tendu rond de jambe with an eye for detail, ensuring that every transition is smooth and every line is elongated à la seconde. Visual focus is a key theme throughout this class.
The instructor explains how the direction of your gaze conveys emotion and intention to an audience. By mastering small details—like the specific angle of the chin or the timing of a head change—you achieve a level of nuance that defines advanced ballet technique. Whether you are working on getting your legs higher or perfecting your à la seconde placement, this class encourages repetition and precision.
Join us at Broche Ballet to master these intricate details and bring more expression to your dance practice through consistent, mindful repetition of these advanced techniques.
