What You'll Learn
- Master the balance between slow control in plié and dynamic power in grand battement.
- Improve your weight placement and core stability during complex barre sequences.
- Refine the articulation of your feet through precise dégagé and fondu exercises.
- Develop a professional aesthetic by focusing on arm placement and upper-body alignment.
- Apply specific technical corrections to common mistakes like improper hand tension.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 47-minute ballet barre class from Broche Ballet, designed to challenge and inspire dancers of various experience levels. This session provides a balanced mix of exercises, blending slow, sustained movements with faster, dynamic combinations to help you build a well-rounded technical foundation. Throughout the class, we focus intensely on the core pillars of ballet technique: alignment, core engagement, and fluid control.
The lesson begins with foundational plié sequences, emphasizing the importance of a slow and controlled descent to properly activate the muscles of the legs and core. As we progress, we move into more complex movements like dégagé and grand battement. These exercises are designed to improve your footwork and leg height while maintaining a stable, upright torso.
You will learn to execute a sharp, clean brush of the foot, ensuring that every movement is intentional and precise. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to the fondu. In ballet, the fondu requires a melting quality—a simultaneous bending and straightening of both legs that builds incredible strength and stability.
We also explore the iconic arabesque, focusing on maintaining a square hip and a long, reaching line from fingertip to toe. Our instructor provides real-time feedback and corrections, similar to what you would experience in a live studio setting. By focusing on correcting hand tension and ensuring your weight is properly distributed over the balls of your feet during a relevé, this class helps you iron out those small habits that make a big difference in your dancing.
Whether you are looking to refine your intermediate skills or want a solid workout to maintain your form, this Broche Ballet barre session offers the perfect environment for professional growth from the comfort of your home.
