What You'll Learn
- How to time the straightening of the standing leg during a fondu to add a boost to the movement.
- The technique for executing a bourrée turn and soutenu without changing feet to maintain flow.
- How to use the head and breath to counterbalance movements and achieve a floating effect.
- Mastering the coordination and timing required for complex développé sequences.
- Maintaining balance and control while executing transitions like tombé and pas de bourrée.
About This Video
In this 41-minute Artistry Barre session, we delve into the intersection of technical precision and expressive movement. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is more than just a warm-up; it is the foundation where your artistic voice begins to take shape. This class, set to the Broche Favorites for Ballet Class Custom Album, challenges you to think beyond the physical mechanics of each step and instead focus on how your breath, timing, and posture convey a story.
Throughout the class, we explore fundamental yet challenging movements such as the fondu and développé. You will learn how to coordinate the straightening of the standing leg with the extension of the working leg to create a boost and a sense of floating. We emphasize the importance of reaching through the limbs and using the head as a counterbalance, which is essential for achieving a professional stage presence even during a training session.
A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering turns and transitions. We focus specifically on the bourrée turn and soutenu, teaching you how to maintain control and alignment without prematurely changing feet. By keeping the back foot in front during a bourrée, you achieve a seamless, continuous aesthetic that is a hallmark of advanced ballet.
Other key elements include the tombé, pas de bourrée, and susu, all performed with careful attention to the music's phrasing. Whether you are working on your cambré or perfecting your weight placement, this lesson provides the detailed corrections necessary to elevate your dancing. By integrating these artistic nuances into your daily barre work, you transform your technique into a true performance.
Join us for this deep dive into musicality and grace.
