Comprehensive All-Level Ballet Barre: Focus on Technique and Artistry

Welcome to a rigorous and rewarding 1-hour ballet barre session designed for dancers of all experience levels. Led by Julie at Broche Ballet, this class is meticulously structured to help you refine your foundational technique while building the strength required for advanced movement. This session is 'jam-packed' with exercises that transition smoothly from the initial plié to the final grand battement, ensuring every muscle group is properly warmed and engaged. Throughout the class, Julie emphasizes the importance of proper posture, turnout, and alignment, providing the cues necessary to transform your practice.

One of the primary focuses of this session is the relationship between the feet and the floor. You will learn to use the floor with intentional pressure, particularly during port de bras, to help release the hips and maintain a tall, stable spine. We dive deep into the mechanics of the frappé, focusing on rhythmic precision, and the fondu, emphasizing the 'melting' quality that gives this movement its name. By keeping the legs low and the core engaged during these exercises, you will develop the control needed for more complex center work.

In addition to footwork, the class explores the nuances of rotation and turnout. During sous-sus and relevé movements, Julie guides you to spiral the heels forward and keep the knees lifted, preventing common pitfalls like wobbling or loss of turnout. We also spend significant time on developpé and port de bras combinations, which are essential for practicing balance and fluid transitions. Whether you are a beginner looking to establish a strong technical base or an intermediate student refining your precision, this comprehensive barre offers the tools and corrections necessary to elevate your dancing. Join us at the barre and experience the Broche Ballet approach to adult ballet training.