What You'll Learn
- Master the stability and strength of the standing leg during fondu and grand battement exercises.
- Refine your pas de bourrée and cabriole technique with a focus on height and transitions.
- Improve coordination by practicing varied multiples and singles within complex barre combinations.
- Enhance alignment through proper knee extension and stretching during quick weight shifts.
- Develop consistent arm control and upper body carriage to complement intricate footwork.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive all-level ballet barre class at Broche Ballet, designed to refine your technique and build strength through jam-packed combinations. Led by Julie, this session focuses on the foundational mechanics that elevate a dancer's performance, from the initial plié to dynamic grand battements. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, these exercises provide the structural support necessary for advanced center work.
The class emphasizes the critical importance of the standing leg. Whether you are executing a melting fondu or a powerful grand battement, maintaining stability and alignment in the supporting side is key to achieving height and precision in the working leg. Julie guides you through exercises that challenge your control, specifically targeting the transition between movements like pas de bourrée and cabrioles.
You will learn to maintain arm position and upper body carriage, ensuring that your movements remain fluid and expressive even during complex sequences. A major focus of this session is the execution of quick transitions. Stretching the knee and leg during these moments is essential not only for the aesthetic line but also for injury prevention and proper alignment.
Dancers will practice varying tempos, alternating between multiples and singles to improve coordination and musicality. By slowing down the tempo for challenging turns and transitions, you can ensure every movement is executed with intention and grace. This barre practice is more than just a warm-up; it is a deep dive into ballet mechanics.
You'll work on développés, arabesques, and the nuanced footwork required for clean dégagés. Julie's feedback helps you identify common pitfalls, such as losing turnout in the standing heel or rushing through the closing of a movement. By the end of the hour, you will feel more grounded, flexible, and ready to take your technique to the next level.
Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your practice with expert instruction tailored for every level of dancer.
