What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of tendu and battement for better extension
- Developing superior balance and control during relevé and sous-sous
- Coordinating fluid port de bras with complex leg movements
- Applying anatomical cues to improve alignment and hip placement
- Techniques for powerful yet controlled round battement movements
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 1-hour all-level ballet barre session designed to refine your technique and build essential strength. Led by Julie, this class is a cornerstone of the Broche Ballet curriculum, offering a deep dive into the foundational movements that define classical dance. Whether you are a beginner looking to establish proper form or an experienced student seeking to polish your control, this practice provides the structure you need to excel.
Throughout this session, we focus intensely on the mechanics of the lower body, specifically targeting the tendu and battement. Julie provides invaluable anatomical cues, such as visualizing the head of the femur bone descending as the foot extends, ensuring that your movements are initiated from the correct muscle groups. This focus on alignment helps prevent injury and promotes the long, lean lines characteristic of ballet.
We also explore the "round battement," teaching you how to use floor pressure to propel the leg upward with grace rather than muscular tension. Balance and coordination are central themes in this class. You will be challenged with various relevé sequences, though modifications are provided for those who prefer to remain on flat feet.
Julie emphasizes the importance of a graceful port de bras, guiding you to find harmony between your arm placements and your footwork. Transitions through sous-sous and développé movements are executed with a focus on stability and core engagement, helping you find your center even during complex sequences. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is where the most significant progress happens.
By slowing down and focusing on the quality of every brush and lift, you develop the muscle memory required for center work. This all-level class encourages you to listen to your body while pushing your technical boundaries. Join Julie on the barre and experience a focused, professional ballet practice from the comfort of your own home.
