What You'll Learn
- Master artistic hand embellishments using the 'blade edge' technique to add texture to port de bras.
- Improve weight transitions with 'ooey-gooey' tombés and tan lié steps for a luxurious movement quality.
- Develop rhythmic precision and foot strength with 'hard toes' during piqué and dégagé sequences.
- Navigate complex spatial coordination by integrating pivots to effacé and écarté lines during barre.
- Refine pas de cheval and frappé movements within a syncopated, jazzy musical context.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s 'Artistry Barre: A Jazzy Frappé & Funky Waltz Rhythms,' a 47-minute masterclass designed to push the boundaries of your classical technique through rhythmic exploration and artistic expression. This session isn't just about the mechanics of movement; it’s about finding the 'dancer' within the exercise. We begin with a traditional barre sequence, covering fundamental movements like plié and tendu, but with a unique twist. We introduce 'jazzy' and 'funky' waltz rhythms that challenge your standard phrasing and demand a deeper connection to the music.
Throughout the class, we focus on the 'blade edge' hand positioning in your port de bras, teaching you how to 'push the air' to create texture and resistance. As we move into dégagé and piqué, you will learn to maintain 'hard toes,' emphasizing a sharp, springy rebound that develops foot strength and rhythmic clarity. The class also dives deep into weight transfers, utilizing long tan lié steps and 'ooey-gooey' tombés. This approach encourages a luxurious, heavy movement quality that feels both grounded and expressive, particularly during the fondu and adage sections.
Advanced coordination is a key theme, as we incorporate pivots through effacé and écarté lines during rond de jambe and enveloppé exercises. You will also refine your pas de cheval, focusing on a scooping motion that highlights the circular nature of the leg within a syncopated frappé context. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to balance in sous-sus with confidence while maintaining a performance-ready stage presence. Whether you are looking to sharpen your footwork or find more 'soul' in your adage, this Broche Ballet class provides the tools to transform your barre practice into a work of art.
