What You'll Learn
- How to maintain proper head alignment and balance during rapid movements.
- Techniques for controlled développé and balançoire at the barre.
- Coordination rules for transitioning through passé and sous-sus positions.
- Strategies for maintaining power and stability during quick petit allegro steps.
- Practical pirouette preparations to improve center balance and turns.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive 48-minute session from Broche Ballet. Designed to accommodate dancers at various stages of their journey, this class bridges the gap between fundamental mechanics and the agility required for advanced choreography. We begin at the barre, working through a series of exercises including plié, tendu, and dégagé, with a specific focus on the en croix pattern to ensure total body engagement. You will practice the fluid motion of balançoire and the controlled extension of développé, while learning the vital importance of pulling the leg down with intentionality.
As the tempo increases, the class shifts focus to rapid-fire movements and quick footwork. Maintaining power at high speeds is a challenge for every dancer; here, you will learn the coordination rules needed to stay sharp. We emphasize keeping the head positioned over the supporting foot, a technical nuance that is essential for stability in sous-sus and transitions through passé. These techniques are not just for the barre; they are the building blocks for the center work that follows.
In the second half of the class, we move to the center for a dynamic warm-up and stretching sequence. We dive into pirouette and balance exercises that challenge your center of gravity and spatial awareness. The class concludes with petit allegro, where the focus remains on staying tall and maintaining control during small, quick jumps. Whether you are a beginner looking for clear instruction or an experienced dancer wanting to refine your alignment and speed, this class offers the technical depth needed to improve your overall artistry and strength.
