What You'll Learn
- Refining développé and fondu mechanics to achieve higher, more controlled extensions.
- Building momentum and explosive force for big leaps like the saut de chat.
- Maintaining professional alignment and shoulder placement during complex combinations.
- Improving stability and weight placement for piqué movements and arabesques.
- Strategic stretching and resting techniques to sustain energy during 60-minute sessions.
About This Video
Push your technique to the next level with this intensive 1-hour Advanced Barre session led by Julie. Designed for the dedicated dancer, this class focuses on the intricate mechanics of power, extension, and control. While the primary focus is a rigorous 40-minute barre, the principles explored here are essential for mastering high-level center work and grand allegro.
The session dives deep into the relationship between the supporting leg and the working leg through a series of complex fondu and développé combinations. Julie guides you through the nuances of building momentum and force, demonstrating how a controlled piqué or a sharp développé can transform the quality of your movement. By emphasizing proper alignment—keeping the shoulders down and the feet fully stretched—you will learn to find stability even in the most challenging balances.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to the 'big picture' of ballet technique: the transfer of barre strength into dynamic leaps. You will explore the mechanics of the saut de chat (split leap), focusing on the necessary rotation and explosive power required to achieve height and breadth. Julie provides expert feedback on how to maintain your line throughout these demanding combinations, ensuring that your arabesque remains expressive and your transitions fluid.
Throughout the lesson, you will refine your understanding of weight placement and standing leg stability during intricate piqué movements. Beyond the physical exertion, this class emphasizes the importance of the dancer's recovery. You will learn when to stretch and how to rest effectively between long combinations to maintain peak performance throughout the hour.
This Broche Ballet practice session provides the technical framework needed to excel as an advanced dancer, helping you move with both grace and athletic prowess.
