What You'll Learn
- Master proper alignment and turnout in grand plié and tendu combinations.
- Improve leg control and fluid transitions during envelopé and passé movements.
- Develop core stability and glute engagement for better balance in pirouette en dedans.
- Learn the importance of timing in turnout to ensure precise and graceful execution.
- Build strength and flexibility through a full 47-minute structured barre sequence.
About This Video
Welcome to a dynamic 47-minute ballet barre practice at Broche Ballet, designed to challenge dancers of all levels while keeping the energy high with fun pop song covers. This comprehensive class focuses on the fundamental pillars of classical technique: alignment, turnout, and fluid transitions. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this session provides the technical breakdown necessary to elevate your practice and build functional strength.
We begin in first position, establishing a strong foundation with an emphasis on a straight, upright spine and engaged glutes. Throughout the barre, we explore a variety of essential movements, including tendu, plié, and grand plié. Our instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining your posture during deep bends, ensuring you do not lean forward as you descend.
You will learn to find the groove in the hip to facilitate better turnout and control, particularly during complex movements like the envelopé and passé. The class also dives into concepts such as double-plié combinations and preparation for pirouette en dedans. We emphasize the importance of timing—turning the leg out before it falls—to build the muscle memory required for professional-level execution.
You will work on temps lié and stretching sequences that improve both flexibility and grace. By focusing on driving movement through the hip flexors and maintaining a lifted upper body, you will develop the mechanics that lead to effortless movement. The instructor's constant feedback and corrections help you identify common pitfalls, such as dropping the leg during an envelopé or losing core engagement during turns.
Join us at Broche Ballet for this uplifting class that proves technical training can be both rigorous and incredibly enjoyable.
