What You'll Learn
- How to use the 'down to go up' principle to power high, controlled grand battements
- Correct foot articulation and floor pressure during tendu to improve leg line
- Techniques for keeping the upper body relaxed and stable during dynamic lower-body movements
- Using plié as an effective transition to maintain fluid movement between barre exercises
About This Video
Refine your technique and build foundational strength in this comprehensive 1-hour ballet barre class led by Julie. This session is specifically designed for dancers of all levels who want to deepen their understanding of how the body moves efficiently from the floor up. We begin with a focus on the fundamental tendu, where Julie emphasizes the importance of starting with a downward motion.
By pushing through the heel, you create the necessary resistance and floor pressure to articulate the foot correctly—a skill that translates directly into more advanced movements. The class then progresses into grand battement, where the same principles of downward initiation apply. You will learn how to use the floor as a springboard, allowing the leg to swing with power and height while maintaining a straight knee and a stable, quiet upper body.
Throughout the class, Julie provides insightful corrections on maintaining proper alignment in positions like arabesque and passé. We also explore the role of the plié as a crucial transition, ensuring that every movement flows seamlessly into the next. Whether you are a beginner looking to establish good habits or an intermediate dancer aiming to polish your mechanics, this barre offers the technical drills necessary for growth.
Join Broche Ballet for this focused practice and discover how small adjustments in your heel placement and core engagement can transform your overall stability and grace.
