What You'll Learn
- How to correctly align the body for écarté devant and écarté derrière positions
- Techniques for seamless direction changes at the barre using small pivots
- The proper use of sous-sus to transition between combinations and change port de bras
- How to execute grand battement and relevé within complex, multi-directional sequences
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive 47-minute ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. While designed for all levels, this session specifically targets the coordination required for complex combinations that move beyond the standard front-side-back routine. You will focus on the nuances of body direction, learning how to maintain technical integrity while shifting alignment through various steps and pivots.
A central focus of this lesson is the execution of écarté devant and écarté derrière. Understanding the relationship between your hips, the corners of the room, and your working leg is essential for advanced placement. The instructor guides you through these positions, ensuring you understand how to square your hips and find the correct line for the leg. These technical details are paired with common barre movements such as plié, relevé, and grand battement to build strength and muscle memory.
Transitioning smoothly is another key theme of this class. You will practice using the sous-sus position to change your port de bras and prepare for the next movement. Rather than relying on a full pas de bourrée, this exercise utilizes small, precise pivots to change direction efficiently. This is particularly useful for dancers looking to improve their transitions into an en pointe or high demi-pointe finish. By focusing on picking up the front foot and pivoting on the back foot, you will find a more secure and professional finish to your combinations.
Whether you are a beginner looking to expand your vocabulary or an intermediate dancer wishing to refine your spatial awareness, this class offers the tools necessary to feel more confident and graceful. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to navigate the barre with complexity, precision, and the signature elegance of Broche Ballet.
