What You'll Learn
- Mastering complex transitions between movements like plié, tendu, and arabesque.
- Developing speed and precision through petit battement and grand battement exercises.
- Enhancing core stability and hip placement for superior balance and control.
- Refining the 'melting' quality of fondu and the strength required for sustained développé.
About This Video
Refine your ballet technique with this rigorous 40-minute advanced barre session at Broche Ballet. Designed for experienced dancers, this class focuses on the intricate details that transform good movement into exceptional performance. This practice session emphasizes the fundamental principles of alignment and placement while challenging your strength and coordination through complex sequencing.
The class begins with deep pliés and continues through a comprehensive series of exercises, including tendu, dégagé, and petit battement. You will focus on the precision of the brush and the stability of the standing leg, ensuring that every movement is executed with intention. A significant portion of the barre is dedicated to fondu—the essential melting action that builds power for jumps—and développé, which develops the control and flexibility required for high extensions and sustained arabesque positions.
One of the core themes of this session is the transition between movements. We explore how to maintain a fluid line while moving from a plié into a tendu or arabesque, emphasizing the importance of a strong, engaged core. By focusing on hip placement and maintaining an open, relaxed posture in the upper body, you will find greater freedom in your leg movements and more stability in your balance.
Advanced dancers know that the barre is where the real work happens. In this class, you will also practice grand battement, refining your foot placement and the explosive power of the leg while keeping the torso quiet and controlled. Whether you are preparing for center work or simply looking to maintain your technical edge, this advanced barre provides the structured practice you need to develop the strength, fluidity, and precision that define a seasoned dancer.
