What You'll Learn
- How to integrate breath and musicality into standard barre exercises for a more fluid performance.
- Techniques for adding dramatic flair, including the use of eye focus and hand placement.
- Proper alignment and balance during complex sequences like tombé and grand plié.
- Methods for using 'back space' and arm positioning to create a professional stage presence.
- How to execute a full-body déplié with control and emotional intent.
About This Video
Unlock the expressive potential of your dance with this Artistry Barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for the intermediate dancer who has mastered the fundamentals of technique and is ready to explore the nuances of performance. Rather than focusing solely on the mechanical execution of steps, we dive deep into the elements that make a dancer truly captivating: breath, musicality, and stage presence.
Throughout this 35-minute practice, you will be guided through a series of combinations that challenge both your physical control and your expressive range. We begin by reviewing fundamental movements like the chassé and développé, but with a focus on dramatic intent. The instructor emphasizes folding the elbow and utilizing your space to create a more voluminous, artistic silhouette.
You will learn how to transition smoothly from a chassé into a tombé, finding the perfect balance between the weight of the fall and the grace of the recovery. One of the unique aspects of this Artistry Barre is the focus on dramatic flair. You will practice specific techniques such as looking away from the imaginary audience or focusing intently on your hand to convey emotion.
These small adjustments in focus and head placement—essential elements of épaulement—are what transform a simple barre exercise into a performance-ready movement. The class also covers the importance of the full-body movement, ensuring that your energy flows through every limb during a grand plié or a sharp relevé. As the combinations progress in complexity, involving multiple steps and turns, the instructor provides cues on how to maintain proper alignment while remaining expressive.
By the end of this class, which concludes with a beautiful dramatic adagio, you will feel more connected to the music and more confident in your artistic identity. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your artistry and bring your stage presence to the next level.
