What You'll Learn
- How to engage the inner hip for stable and high side développé
- Techniques for building floor pressure to maximize grand battement power
- Proper muscle firing sequences to ensure fluid and controlled leg releases
- Maintaining heel contact to preserve energy and form during extensions
- Detailed alignment corrections for common barre exercises like passé and battement
About This Video
Elevate your home practice with this comprehensive 47-minute all-level ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to help dancers of all backgrounds refine their extensions and find more power in their movements. The instructor provides a deep dive into the mechanics of the développé and grand battement, offering technical insights that transform basic exercises into high-level training.
One of the primary focuses of this class is the développé to the side. Many dancers mistakenly rely on the front of the hip or even their shoulders to lift the leg. In this lesson, you will learn how to engage the inner side of the hip to achieve better stability and height. This shift in engagement is often the 'missing piece' for students looking to improve their turnout and control in extensions.
Furthermore, the class explores the concept of 'pressure and release' within the grand battement. You will learn why maintaining heel contact with the floor for as long as possible is crucial for generating explosive power. By pushing down into the floor through the heel, you create the resistance necessary to fire up the muscles before the leg releases into the air. This technique prevents the knee from bending prematurely and ensures your movements remain sharp and intentional.
Throughout the barre, you will practice essential movements including passé, battement, and various extension sequences. The instructor provides constant feedback on alignment and muscle engagement, helping you build a stronger connection between your mind and body. Whether you are a beginner looking for a solid foundation or an advanced dancer seeking to refine your power and precision, this class offers the technical details needed to take your ballet practice to the next level.
