What You'll Learn
- The precise mechanics of a sharp frappé movement for better foot speed
- Maintaining proper posture and core stability during high grand battements
- The importance of closing precisely to first position between complex steps
- Improving coordination and musicality using rhythmic festive holiday scores
- Refining the 'melting' quality of a fondu versus the sharpness of a frappé
About This Video
Step into the holiday spirit with this 47-minute comprehensive ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. This special session combines the discipline of traditional ballet technique with the joy of festive Christmas music. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this all-level class offers something for everyone looking to sharpen their skills and improve their overall dance form.
The class begins with a series of warm-up exercises at the barre, including pliés and tendus, designed to ground your body and establish correct alignment from the start. Throughout the session, the instructor emphasizes the vital importance of posture, particularly when transitioning into more vigorous movements. You will learn how to maintain a strong core and a stable upper body, ensuring that your technique remains clean and controlled.
A major highlight of this class is the focus on the frappé. This exercise is essential for building the quick-fire muscle responses needed for jumps and intricate footwork. You will explore the mechanics of the frappé—a quick contraction and release—and how to coordinate these sharp movements with the rhythm of the music.
Speaking of music, the class utilizes creative, festive scores that make the challenging work of the barre feel like a celebration. We also delve into the power of the grand battement. Often, dancers lose their alignment when trying to achieve height, but this class teaches you how to keep your placement while executing movements devant, à la seconde, and derrière.
A key technical takeaway is the discipline of returning to a clean first position after every movement, preventing sloppiness and building professional habits. In addition to these focuses, you will practice the fondu to develop leg strength and fluidity. By the end of this session, you will feel more connected to your center, more precise in your footwork, and fully immersed in holiday cheer.
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