What You'll Learn
- Mastering standing hip alignment for higher, more controlled extensions.
- The importance of floor pressure for power in movements like fondu and relevé.
- How to maintain a straight standing leg and proper hip placement in arabesque.
- Proper arm positioning and coordination to support lower body movements.
- Navigating tempo and rhythm changes within traditional en croix sequences.
About This Video
Refine your ballet technique and unlock greater range of motion with this comprehensive all-level barre class from Broche Ballet. In this session, Julie guides you through a series of exercises specifically designed to improve leg extension and hip stability. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate dancer, the focus remains on the foundational 'how-to' of movement, ensuring you build strength without sacrificing form.
The core of this lesson revolves around the standing hip. You will learn that the center of the standing hip is the key to both lifting and control. During movements like battement fondu and arabesque, maintaining a square and stable base allows the working leg to move freely and reach its maximum height. Julie emphasizes the importance of keeping the standing leg straight and pulling the hip back slightly as you move into an arabesque, preventing the common mistake of 'sitting' into the joint.
Technique and execution are at the forefront as we explore the concept of pressing down into the floor. By generating power through floor pressure, you can achieve more controlled relevé and more fluid transitions. We will cover a variety of ballet terms and movements, including exercises en croix, cou-de-pied, and devant. Special attention is paid to the transitions, such as stretching through second position to maintain a continuous line and energy.
Beyond just the legs, this class addresses full-body alignment. You will receive instruction on keeping the arms low and supported, ensuring they complement rather than hinder your balance. By the end of this barre, you will have a better understanding of how to coordinate your breath with the tempo and rhythm of the music, leading to a more artistic and technically sound performance. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your practice and master the art of the perfect barre.
