What You'll Learn
- Proper execution of fondu, enveloppé, and grand rond de jambe with technical precision.
- Strategies for maintaining lengthening energy and height during complex adagio sequences.
- How to engage the hamstrings and core to improve turnout and postural stability.
- Refining port de bras for more expressive, expansive, and fluid arm movements.
- Techniques for finishing every exercise with strength and professional polish.
About This Video
Welcome to an expansive All-Level Ballet Barre session at Broche Ballet, designed to refine your technique while challenging your physical and expressive limits. This comprehensive practice focuses on the fundamental principles of lengthening energy and developing height within every movement. Whether you are a beginner looking for a solid foundation or an experienced dancer refining your artistry, this session offers deep insights into classical alignment and the physics of dance.
The class begins with a series of foundational exercises that emphasize core engagement and proper posture. We dive into complex combinations including adagio, fondu, and enveloppé, where you will learn to maintain a "tall" presence even through demanding transitions. A specific focus of this session is the "cap of the hamstrings"—understanding how to engage these muscles correctly to ensure stability and proper alignment in turnout. By mastering the engagement of the hamstring, you create a stronger base for your développé and grand rond de jambe.
As we progress through the barre, the instructor provides meticulous guidance on port de bras and the fluidity of movement, encouraging you to reach beyond your fingertips and find an expansive quality in your dance. You will also explore the concept of "not shrinking" during difficult steps, instead using your breath and core to find more space and height. The lesson specifically addresses the coordination required for a filet and how to maintain the integrity of your turnout throughout a full rotation of the leg.
By focusing on the quality of movement—the transitions, the finishes, and the energy held in every pause—this class helps you bridge the gap between technical exercise and true performance. You will learn to execute movements with a sense of breath and intentionality, ensuring that your energy remains active until the very last second of the combination. Finish your practice with a strong sense of accomplishment as you work through a final port de bras and a polished concluding pose.
