Comprehensive All-Level Ballet Barre: Technique and Control

Join Julie for an immersive 1-hour ballet barre class designed for dancers of all levels. At Broche Ballet, we believe that a refined technical foundation is the key to artistic expression, and this session focuses specifically on the nuances that elevate your practice. Throughout this class, you will be guided through a series of fundamental barre exercises, starting with foundational pliés and progressing through more complex sequences involving développés and arabesques.

One of the primary themes of this lesson is the concept of finding space and length within the body. Julie emphasizes the importance of the port de bras, teaching you how to rotate the triceps and maintain a lifted elbow to prevent tension from settling in the neck and shoulders. By focusing on keeping the shoulder blades wide and the core engaged, you will discover a more stable and powerful base for your movements.

The lesson also dives deep into lower body mechanics, specifically the engagement of the inner thighs and the precise path of the foot during a développé. You will learn to keep your knees close to the body for better control while reaching your toes away to create beautiful, elongated lines. Alignment is a critical focus throughout.

Julie provides detailed cues on maintaining a strong center while extending the legs into an arabesque or allongée. Whether you are practicing in a professional studio or from the comfort of your home, these insights help you refine your posture and build the functional strength required for center work. By the end of this hour, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use your breath to release unnecessary tension while maintaining the muscular engagement necessary for classical ballet.

This class is an excellent way to maintain your routine, improve your flexibility, and deepen your connection to ballet technique.