What You'll Learn
- Proper execution of développé by focusing on hip placement and leg unfolding
- Enhancing grand battement power through floor pressure and toe flicking
- Coordinating port de bras with lower body movements for a fluid aesthetic
- Maintaining vertical alignment and a strong core during arabesque and attitude
- Technique for plié en croix and battement tendu to build foundational strength
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 47-minute all-level ballet barre class with Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who want to refine their fundamentals while building strength, this session focuses on the intricate balance between fluid movement and stable control. We begin with foundational exercises like plié en croix and tendu, ensuring your alignment is stacked vertically from the start.
A major focus of this class is the développé. You will learn how to keep the legs folded and the hips stable as you transition into full extensions. This technique is essential for maintaining balance and achieving a graceful line.
We also delve deep into grand battement and battement tendu. The instructor emphasizes the flick of the toes and the downward pressure through the floor required to achieve power without compromising the upper body’s stillness. Throughout the barre, you will practice port de bras coordination, learning how to engage your back and pull down through the armpits to prevent tension from reaching your shoulders.
We also explore the beauty of arabesque and attitude positions, focusing on the core engagement necessary to hold these shapes with ease. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to coordinate your breath with your movements, resulting in a more fluid and professional dance quality. Whether you are returning to the barre after a break or looking to polish your daily practice, this class provides the corrections and feedback needed to elevate your ballet technique.
