What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining spine control and balance during dynamic grand battements.
- The proper mechanics of passé, focusing on leading with the knee while keeping the heel forward.
- How to use a subtle cambré to prevent falling forward during forward-reaching movements.
- Refined alignment for grand plié, ensuring the hips stay level with the knees while heels are lifted.
- Preparation techniques for pirouette turns through better weight distribution and core engagement.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive, 50-minute all-level ballet barre class designed to refine your technique and build strength from the ground up. At Broche Ballet, we believe that a strong barre foundation is the key to effortless dancing in the center. This session guides you through a full series of traditional exercises, with a specific focus on the mechanics of grand battement, passé, and pirouette preparations.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the nuances of alignment. One of the primary focal points is maintaining a controlled spine during grand battements. You will learn how to pull the back down at the peak of the movement to maintain balance and avoid the common mistake of falling forward.
Our instructor provides detailed corrections on how to use a slight cambré back at the height of a devant movement to stabilize your core and keep your energy lifted. We also spend significant time on the mechanics of passé. You will practice leading with the knee while keeping the heel forward, ensuring your hips remain level and your turnout is active throughout the transition.
Whether you are performing a grand plié or working through a battement en dedans, the emphasis remains on precision, intentionality, and control. This class is perfect for dancers who want to move beyond just executing the steps and start understanding the anatomical mechanics behind them. By the end of this session, you will have a better grasp of how to execute turns and large movements with grace and stability.
Grab your barre, find your space, and let’s get started on your journey to better ballet technique!
