What You'll Learn
- Correct technical execution of fondu and grand plié to build lower body strength.
- Strategies for dynamic hip warm-ups to improve range of motion and prevent injury.
- How to engage the core and utilize floor pressure for better balance and stability.
- The proper sequence and alignment for movements performed en croix.
- Modifications for grand battement, including the use of attitude for tighter hips.
About This Video
Step up to the barre with Broche Ballet for an intensive all-level class designed to refine your technique and build a solid foundation. This comprehensive 47-minute session focuses on the essential mechanics of ballet, ensuring that whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, you find new depth in your movements. We begin with a dynamic warm-up specifically designed to prepare the body for the demands of the barre, with a heavy emphasis on loosening the hips and engaging the core.
Throughout the class, we explore fundamental movements such as the plié and tendu, progressing into more complex patterns like adagio and fondu. Our instructor provides detailed technical corrections, emphasizing the importance of pushing down into the floor to find length and stability. You will learn the nuances of executing movements en croix, ensuring balanced development across all planes of motion.
A highlight of the session is our focus on the fondu, where we work on the 'melting' quality of the movement to build leg strength and control. We also dive deep into the grand plié, discussing proper alignment to protect the knees and lower back. As the class builds in intensity, we transition toward the grand battement.
For those working on hip flexibility, the instructor offers modifications, such as utilizing an attitude position, to ensure the movement remains accessible and effective for every body type. The session concludes with a powerful sequence of grand battement en croix, providing a satisfying and athletic finale to your practice. This class is not just about performing steps; it is about understanding the 'why' behind the movement.
By focusing on core engagement and proper turnout from the hip, you will leave the barre feeling stronger, more aligned, and better prepared for center work or pointe exercises. Join us to elevate your ballet practice with professional guidance tailored for adult dancers.
