What You'll Learn
- The correct mechanical sequence for grand battement: push, passé, and lift.
- Technique for leading with the body in turns to ensure better balance and rotation.
- How to properly execute en dehors and en dedans fouettés at the barre.
- The use of breath and core engagement to control high-leg movements and stability.
- Strategies for improving hip flexor strength and flexibility for advanced extensions.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this comprehensive 60-minute advanced ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers looking to refine the mechanical foundations of their turns and high-leg movements. We dive deep into the technical nuances of the fouetté and the grand battement, focusing on the precision required for professional-level execution.
Throughout the class, we explore the vital concept of movement sequencing—learning how to lead with the body rather than the leg to maintain stability and momentum during complex rotations. You will work through a series of exercises that emphasize the importance of pushing through the floor to achieve maximum height and control in your développé and grand battement. The lesson places a heavy focus on the mechanics of en dehors and en dedans fouettés, teaching you how to utilize a 'breath' in your passé to create lightness and fluid movement.
By focusing on proper technique over sheer speed, you will learn how to engage your core and stabilize your hip flexors for more consistent, powerful turns. Whether you are preparing for center work or looking to strengthen your preparations for pirouettes, this long barre provides the corrections and encouragement needed to build confidence in your technique. Join us as we refine your arm placement, visual cues, and posture to transform your approach to advanced ballet movements.
