What You'll Learn
- Cultivate upward energy in the spine to maintain lift during pliés
- Coordinate port de bras with leg movements for fluid adagio work
- Maintain core stability by aligning the nose, navel, and hips
- Generate height in grand battement through floor resistance
- Refine foot articulation and speed for better petit allegro preparation
About This Video
Elevate your dance practice with this comprehensive all-level barre class at Broche Ballet. Led by expert instructor Julie, this session is designed to bridge the gap between foundational movements and fluid artistry. Whether you are refining your basic positions or looking to deepen your technical execution, this video offers a structured approach to classical ballet training.
We begin with a focus on cultivating 'upward energy' within the spine. This mental and physical lift is essential during pliés, ensuring that even as you move downward, your core remains engaged and your posture stays supported. Throughout the barre, Julie emphasizes the importance of alignment, particularly the vertical connection between the nose, belly button, and hips.
Maintaining this 'single piece' alignment is crucial for stable weight transfers and professional-looking transitions. Coordination is a primary theme of the adagio section. You will learn how to time your port de bras so that your hands and feet arrive at their peak positions simultaneously, creating a seamless and harmonious line.
This attention to detail transforms simple exercises into expressive dance movements. As we progress into grand battement, we shift our focus to power and resistance. Instead of simply lifting the leg, you will learn to push down into the floor to generate height and stability.
Finally, the class concludes with quick dégagé and frappé sequences designed to refine foot articulation and prepare your muscles for the speed required in petit allegro. Join the Broche Ballet community and discover how focused barre work can transform your entire dance practice.
