What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of tendu, développé, and grand battement with precise alignment.
- Develop hip stability and control to improve turnout and leg extension height.
- Learn how to use opposition across the back to create a wider, more stable chest line.
- Refine shoulder placement to prepare for successful pirouettes and center work.
- Enhance your overall body awareness through smooth and controlled transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 1-hour all-level ballet barre session designed to strengthen your foundation and refine your artistic expression. Led by Julie at Broche Ballet, this class is structured to guide students of all backgrounds through the essential building blocks of classical technique. Whether you are returning to the studio after a break or looking to solidify your daily practice, this routine provides the necessary tools for consistent growth and physical awareness.
Throughout the session, we place a heavy emphasis on proper alignment and core engagement. Every movement starts with a clear understanding of your center, ensuring that exercises like tendu and dégagé are performed with precision and intention. Julie provides expert feedback on hip control, helping you navigate the complexities of turnout without compromising your posture.
You will explore the fluid mechanics of développé and the powerful energy of grand battement, learning how to maintain a wide chest and create opposition across your back for a more expansive, professional line. One of the unique aspects of this class is its focus on the transition from barre to center. We specifically address shoulder control and upper-body stability, which are crucial for executing clean pirouettes and stable positions in arabesque.
By understanding the difference between spiraling the toe and lifting the leg from the hip, you will develop a more sophisticated awareness of your body's mechanics. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is a place of discovery rather than just a warm-up. This class encourages you to focus on smooth, controlled movements, fostering a deep mind-body connection that translates directly to better performance.
Join Julie for this enriching practice and take your ballet technique to the next level from the comfort of your own home.
