What You'll Learn
- How to identify and work within your individual turnout range for maximum stability.
- Techniques for maintaining rotation during challenging movements like frappés and en croix combinations.
- The role of core engagement in supporting turnout and improving overall balance.
- Correct alignment cues for plié, passé, and relevé to ensure technical precision.
- Strategies for building long-term strength and flexibility through consistent barre work.
About This Video
Refine your technique and build a stronger foundation with this comprehensive 40-minute all-level barre class at Broche Ballet. Led by Julie, this session is specifically designed to help dancers understand and maintain their turnout throughout a full series of exercises. Turnout is more than just an aesthetic requirement in ballet; it is the fundamental source of balance, stability, and range of motion. In this class, we move beyond simply 'holding' a position and instead focus on actively engaging the correct muscles to support rotation from the hips.
The class structure guides you through essential movements including plié, tendu, and relevé, with Julie providing constant cues on alignment and core engagement. A significant portion of the session is dedicated to complex movements like frappés and combinations performed en croix. You will learn the importance of keeping the back heel turned out during frappés to create a tighter, more balanced movement. By focusing on these details, you will develop the muscle memory necessary to carry your turnout into center work and more advanced allegro steps.
Julie emphasizes the importance of working within your individual anatomical range. Rather than forcing a 180-degree line, this class teaches you how to maximize your unique turnout to achieve better posture and fluid movement. This honest approach to technique not only prevents injury but also ensures that your progress is sustainable and technically sound. Whether you are a beginner dancer establishing your basic positions or an experienced student looking to polish your precision, this barre practice offers the tools you need to feel more secure and grounded on your feet. Join us at the barre and discover how consistent, mindful turnout can transform your entire ballet practice.
