What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a neutral pelvis and engaged core during complex barre combinations.
- The mechanics of using downward floor pressure to power high grand battement extensions.
- Modifications for plié and relevé to accommodate different strength levels and balance goals.
- Techniques for achieving a clean, stable arabesque while maintaining a strong standing side.
- Fluid transition strategies to move seamlessly between positions with control.
About This Video
This comprehensive 1-hour all-level ballet barre class at Broche Ballet is meticulously designed to refine your technique from the ground up. Led by Julie, this session dives deep into the essential foundations of classical dance, ensuring that every movement is executed with purpose and precision. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or an intermediate dancer aiming to polish your form, this class offers the tools and guidance necessary for significant progress.
The session begins with a detailed review of proper posture and alignment. Julie emphasizes the vital importance of engaging the core and maintaining a neutral hip position, which serves as the anchor for all subsequent movements. You will work through a series of traditional barre exercises, starting with plié and relevé combinations.
Julie provides various modifications—such as holding balance on flat or skipping specific pliés—making the content accessible while still offering a challenge for those ready to test their stability. A key highlight of this class is the focus on "digging deep" into the floor. You will learn how to use your connection with the ground to propel yourself into movements, specifically during grand battement exercises.
Instead of simply lifting the leg, you will practice using a sharp downward movement to generate the power and lift needed for high, controlled extensions. This concept of using gravity to your advantage is a game-changer for dancers at any level. Throughout the hour, you will also focus on the cleanliness of your positions, from the initial tendu to the final arabesque.
We explore the intricacies of port de bras and how a strong standing side supports your extensions. By focusing on smooth transitions and maintaining fluidity, you will develop the control required for center work. Join us at Broche Ballet and experience a supportive environment where hard work and progress are celebrated.
