What You'll Learn
- Master advanced Vaganova barre sequences including grand plié and complex port de bras.
- Refine alignment and upper body control in challenging positions like arabesque penché.
- Improve coordination and fluidity through integrated head, arm, and leg movements.
- Develop strength and stability in relevé and passé exercises across all positions.
About This Video
Experience the rigor and grace of the Vaganova method in this comprehensive barre class led by special guest instructor Katja Treger. This advanced session is designed for dedicated dancers looking to refine their placement, strength, and artistry through professional-level instruction. Throughout this intensive class, Katja guides you through a classical sequence that emphasizes the core principles of Russian ballet technique: coordination, épaulement, and unwavering control.
The class begins with foundational exercises, including relevé and demi-plié, designed to warm up the joints and establish a strong center. From there, you will progress through traditional barre work, including battement tendu, coupé, and complex port de bras movements. Katja emphasizes the importance of precision in every position, from the first through the fifth, ensuring that students maintain proper turnout and alignment even as the difficulty of the combinations increases.
A major highlight of this class is the deep focus on grand pliés and fluid transitions. You will practice intricate circles of the upper body and port de bras that integrate the arms and head, which is a hallmark of the Vaganova style. Advanced students will particularly benefit from the technical breakdown of the arabesque penché.
Katja provides expert cues on upper body control and the stretching of the toes to achieve a breathtaking line without sacrificing stability or squareness in the hips. Whether you are training for professional aspirations or simply want to deepen your personal practice, this class offers the high-caliber instruction that defines the Broche Ballet experience. Refine your passé, master the grand rond de jambe, and develop the muscular stamina required for elite-level dancing.
By the end of this barre, you will have a better understanding of how to use your breath and back to support your movements. Join our global community on the barre and transform your technique with the Vaganova method today.
