What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a strong standing hip to support a long, neutral spine
- Techniques for generating power by squeezing down through the floor
- Proper alignment of the ribs and hips to maximize core stability
- Execution of foundational movements including plié, passé, and développé
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive all-level ballet barre class at Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers seeking to refine their foundations, this session focuses on the structural mechanics that create a powerful and graceful presence. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, these simple combinations provide the perfect framework to focus on the intricate details of ballet technique.
Throughout the 47-minute session, the instructor guides you through a traditional progression, starting with developmental movements like port de bras and moving into more vigorous exercises such as grand battement. The core philosophy of this class centers on the relationship between a long spine and a stable standing hip. You will learn to avoid the common mistake of tucking the pelvis, which can compromise alignment.
Instead, we emphasize keeping the lower spine long and the ribs facing the same direction as the hips to ensure a solid center of gravity. ' By pressing into the floor with each movement, you generate the necessary power and resistance to control your transitions with precision. We explore how a deep plié and active engagement of the obliques support balance during movements like passé and développé.
By maintaining a firm ribcage and reaching through the fingertips, you will find new length and strength in your upper body. The class concludes with center work that challenges you to apply the stability found at the barre to movement across the floor. With consistent feedback on posture and control, this class is an essential tool for any dancer looking to build a stronger, more resilient technical foundation from the comfort of their home studio.
