What You'll Learn
- Master the 'show and hide' hand technique to add artistry to dégagé and tombé sequences.
- Coordinate the gaze and chin placement with arm movements to create a 3D aesthetic.
- Execute complex barre work with calligraphy-like precision in the wrists and elbows.
- Refine arabesque and attitude lines using specific head placements for better momentum.
- Integrate advanced épaulement into standard barre exercises for professional-level expression.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this specialized 49-minute advanced ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. While many barre sessions focus primarily on lower body strength and flexibility, this class shifts the spotlight to the nuanced artistry of the upper body. You will delve deep into the sophisticated coordination of head and arm movements, exploring how épaulement and an intentional artistic gaze can transform standard exercises into a compelling performance.
Throughout the session, the instructor guides you through a rigorous sequence—ranging from foundational pliés and tendus to complex developpé and attitude combinations. The hallmark of this class is the emphasis on 'calligraphy-like' precision. You will learn to treat your arm movements with the delicacy of ink on paper, focusing on the subtle rotations of the wrists and elbows to create fluid, continuous lines.
By mastering these micro-movements, you achieve a level of technical polish that defines advanced classical training. A unique highlight of this tutorial is the 'show and hide' hand technique. Using the poetic imagery of holding a small flower in the palm, you will learn to manipulate your port de bras during dégagé and tombé sequences to add layers of depth and mystery to your movement.
This isn't just about the position of the fingers; it's about the intention behind the reach. We also focus heavily on the relationship between the eyes and the hands. By ensuring your chin follows your fingers and your gaze tracks your transitions, you develop a three-dimensional presence that fills the studio or stage.
In the final segments, we apply these artistic principles to more challenging positions like pas de cheval and temps lié. You will refine your arabesque by adjusting head placement to create better momentum and cleaner lines, even when performing on a relevé. This class is perfect for the advanced dancer who has already mastered the mechanical 'what' of ballet technique and is now ready to master the 'how'—the subtle details that separate a student from a true artist.
