What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining proper hip alignment and core engagement during barre work.
- How to execute a fluid waltz combination using balancé, tombé, and chassé.
- Tips for maintaining balance and arm control during center promenades and turns.
- The importance of facial expression and breath in creating an expressive performance.
- Strategies for smooth transitions between steps to improve overall dance flow.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive 60-minute ballet session designed for dancers of all levels. At Broche Ballet, we believe in the power of a strong foundation, and this class provides exactly that by splitting the focus between rigorous technical preparation and expressive center work. We begin with 40 minutes at the barre, where we move through essential exercises including plié, tendu, and rond de jambe.
During this segment, Julie emphasizes the importance of keeping your hips aligned and engaging the core to create a stable base for the more complex movements to come. The center portion of the class lasts 20 minutes, allowing you to take the stability found at the barre and apply it to fluid movement. You will work on maintaining balance and posture through exercises like the promenade and passé.
A significant portion of the center work is dedicated to a quick, lighthearted waltz combination. Here, you will practice the mechanics of the balancé, tombé, and chassé, learning how to transition smoothly between steps while maintaining arm control and a light, expressive face. Throughout the lesson, the instructor provides valuable tips on executing turns and transitions, such as the tour en l'air, with grace and precision.
This class is a perfect blend of technical discipline and the joy of dance, reminding every student that masterfully executing a sequence is as much about feeling and expression as it is about the physics of the movement. Whether you are returning to the studio or practicing from home, this session offers the repetition and professional guidance necessary to master your ballet fundamentals.
