What You'll Learn
- How to execute a proper penché with control and precision
- Maintaining proper turnout and leg engagement during fondu exercises
- Techniques for mastering grand rond de jambe en relevé
- Improving balance by engaging the core and maintaining a tall standing leg
- The correct way to finish exercises with professional control and precision
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive ballet barre class designed for dancers of all backgrounds. Led by Julie at Broche Ballet, this session focuses on the foundational elements that build a strong, graceful technique. Whether you are looking to refine your alignment or challenge your control, this 40-minute practice offers a balanced mix of traditional exercises and technical insights aimed at improving your overall movement quality.
The class begins with essential barre work to warm up the muscles and establish proper posture. We dive deep into the mechanics of the fondu, emphasizing the importance of keeping the legs turned out while maintaining a melting quality of movement. By focusing on the standing leg stability, you will learn how to brush the leg back with precision, ensuring your hips remain level and your core stays engaged throughout the transition.
One of the highlights of this session is the focus on the penché. This movement requires a delicate balance of strength and flexibility. Julie guides you through the execution, teaching you how to maintain control as you tilt, ensuring that the movement comes from the hip while keeping the back long and supported.
You will also explore the grand rond de jambe en relevé, a challenging exercise that builds incredible strength in the supporting leg and enhances your overall balance. Throughout the class, we emphasize the tall standing leg and the correct way to développé and close into various positions like sous-sus. These nuances are what separate a simple exercise from a true artistic expression.
By participating in this Broche Ballet practice, you are not just doing exercises; you are refining the movement quality that defines classical ballet. Join us for this all-level practice to improve your flexibility, control, and poise. At Broche Ballet, we believe that every dancer deserves high-quality instruction that respects the traditions of classical ballet while making them accessible for the modern adult student.
Prepare your space, grab your barre, and let us begin.
