What You'll Learn
- Mastering hip stability during piqué and grand battement movements.
- Techniques for maintaining a strong, engaged standing leg throughout the entire barre.
- Improving side-body control to enhance balance and poise during turns.
- How to execute a graceful port de bras while maintaining lower-body alignment.
- Internalizing the sensation of the standing hip to improve turnout and posture.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 47-minute ballet class designed for dancers of all levels. This session at Broche Ballet is perfect for those looking to refine their fundamental technique while building the strength and control required for more advanced movements. We cover a broad spectrum of exercises, providing a 'little bit of everything' to ensure your practice remains well-rounded and effective.
The class begins with mindful barre work, emphasizing the essential connection between the core and the lower body. We delve deep into essential movements like the plié and tendu, ensuring that every transition is executed with precision. ' Through detailed instructor-led feedback, you will learn to internalize the feeling of a stable, engaged standing leg.
This foundational stability is crucial for maintaining proper form during challenging movements like développé and arabesque. As we progress into more dynamic exercises such as frappé and piqué, you will be encouraged to maintain side-body alignment and avoid 'dropping' into the hip. This focus allows for more fluid and powerful grand battement sequences at the end of the barre.
The class also incorporates turns at the barre and introductory center work to challenge your balance and coordination. By focusing on the mechanics of the standing side, you will find more freedom and expression in your working leg. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this class provides the tools necessary to elevate your artistry and technical proficiency.
