What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a functional plié as a tool for stretching, brushing, and transitioning.
- Proper hip alignment and spinal elongation to improve balance and stability.
- Coordinating port de bras with leg movements, including the transition through allongé.
- Technique for développé and battement to improve leg height and control.
- How to maintain a straight spine and proper eye line during complex bending movements.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with Broche Ballet’s all-level barre class, designed to bring clarity and precision to every movement. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the mechanics of the body or an experienced dancer returning to basics, this 45-minute session focuses on the essential building blocks of ballet technique. We begin with a deep exploration of the plié, emphasizing that it is not merely a bend of the knees, but a tall, active position that serves as the engine for all ballet movement. Throughout the class, you will work through foundational exercises including relevé, battement, and développé, all while maintaining a primary focus on posture and core engagement.
Our instructor provides detailed corrections to help you find more length in your spine and stability in your supporting side. You will learn to keep the standing hip pulling up, preventing the common mistake of 'sitting' into the joint, which allows for greater freedom of movement in the working leg. The class also emphasizes the grace of port de bras, teaching the specific pathways of the arms through first position into allongé. By focusing on keeping the eyes up and the shoulders relaxed, you will develop the artistry and presence required for center work.
Key sequences include working en croix to ensure balanced muscle development and practicing transitions that utilize the plié to move fluidly between positions. We also dive into the nuances of attitude, reminding dancers to lead with the heel to maintain proper rotation. This practice is more than just a workout; it is a study in coordination and control that will leave you feeling taller, stronger, and more confident in your technique. Join us at the barre and rediscover the power of simple, well-executed combinations.
