Advanced Devant Extensions: Deep Ballet Barre Stretch & Technique

Elevate your ballet technique with Broche Ballet’s dedicated session on front extensions. This 21-minute advanced practice is specifically designed to help dancers master the nuances of devant leg movements through a series of focused barre stretches and repetitions. Achieving height in your extensions is not just about flexibility; it requires a deep understanding of alignment, turnout, and muscular control.

Throughout this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the coup-de-pied position, emphasizing the importance of the knee pressing back while the calf rotates forward to maximize turnout. You will also refine your tendu technique, focusing on keeping the heel up and toes back to ensure a clean line and proper engagement of the supporting side. Safety and stability are paramount when working on advanced extensions.

We strongly recommend using a professional ballet barre for this session rather than a household substitute to ensure you have the proper support for your weight and balance. The instructor provides detailed corrections to help you avoid common pitfalls like gripping the quads or collapsing in the hip flexors. Beyond the active extensions, this practice includes targeted recovery movements.

You will learn effective lunging stretches and quad releases to prevent injury and maintain the supple muscles required for high-level performance. By engaging your core and maintaining an elongated posture, you will find greater freedom in your hip joint, allowing for a higher, more controlled devant extension. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to improve your daily technique, this class offers the structured feedback and repetitive practice necessary to build lasting muscle memory.

Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your front extensions with precision and grace.