What You'll Learn
- Proper fondu execution with correct knee positioning and rotation.
- Techniques for maintaining a quiet upper body and wide chest during side movements.
- How to achieve smooth transitions between movements using core control.
- Effective hamstring stretching and muscle engagement for better leg lines.
- The importance of breathing to maintain stamina throughout a fast-paced barre.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 1-hour all-level barre session at Broche Ballet, led by our expert instructor, Julie. This class is designed for dancers who appreciate a brisk pace without the mental fatigue of overly complex choreography. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your foundation or an intermediate dancer seeking a focused warm-up, this video offers the perfect balance of challenge and accessibility.
The session prioritizes the core pillars of ballet technique: alignment, control, and intentional muscle engagement. Throughout the barre, Julie emphasizes the importance of the fondu—a fundamental movement often compared to a melting action. You will learn to execute fondu with precise knee positioning and outward rotation, ensuring your supporting leg remains strong and stable.
A unique focus of this class is the quiet upper body. As we move through various combinations involving the heel and extension to the side, it is easy for the shoulders and chest to become tense. Julie guides you through maintaining a wide chest and a calm, poised carriage while the legs perform demanding work.
This separation of the upper and lower body is essential for achieving the effortless look characteristic of professional dancers. Beyond the technical combinations, the class incorporates dedicated segments for stretching and flexibility. You will work on lengthening your hamstrings and improving your range of motion, which directly impacts the height and beauty of your attitude and extensions.
By focusing on breathing and core engagement, you will find more stability in your plié and better control during transitions. At Broche Ballet, we believe that repetition is the key to mastery. This fast-moving barre allows you to get into a flow state, where the body begins to internalize these corrections naturally.
By the end of the hour, you will feel more connected to your core, taller in your posture, and more fluid in your movement. Join Julie for this energizing class and take another step toward your ballet goals.
