All-Level Ballet Class: 45-Minute Barre and 15-Minute Center

Welcome to this comprehensive 60-minute session at Broche Ballet, featuring a rigorous 45-minute barre followed by 15 minutes of center work. This class is meticulously structured to guide dancers of all levels through the essential building blocks of classical technique. We begin at the barre, where the focus is on establishing a solid foundation.

You will move through sequences of plié, tendu, and dégagé, with a heavy emphasis on proper posture and core engagement. Julie provides detailed cues on keeping the hips forward and the upper back stable, ensuring that every movement is executed with precision. As we progress, the exercises increase in complexity, incorporating développé and controlled relevé combinations to build strength and stability.

These foundational elements are the key to mastering the more advanced aspects of dance. The second portion of the class moves to the center, where you will challenge your balance away from the support of the barre. Here, we practice the coordination of tombé, chassé, and passé, working toward fluid transitions and expressive lines.

You will also work on pirouette preparations and the iconic arabesque, learning how to maintain your center of gravity while moving through space. The lesson culminates in a short, elegant finale routine that allows you to synthesize everything you have learned into a beautiful sequence of movement. Throughout the class, Julie encourages a mindful approach to practice, emphasizing the value of repetition and the importance of thanking yourself for the hard work.

This class is perfect for anyone looking to refine their ballet technique in an encouraging and professional online setting.