What You'll Learn
- How to use gaze following to enhance stage presence and artistic focus
- Techniques for integrating breath with movement to improve leg height and control
- Proper execution and alignment for développé, tendu, and sous-sus
- Strategies for creating smooth, fluid transitions between complex ballet steps
- Musicality drills to help you move with more intention and grace
About This Video
Bring your ballet practice to life with this 43-minute Artistry Barre class from Broche Ballet. While technical precision is the foundation of any great dancer, artistry and stage presence are what truly captivate an audience. This session focuses on the subtle yet powerful nuances of dance, specifically musicality, breath, and the fascinating mechanics of gaze following.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into classic barre work, including sequences of tendu, dégagé, and développé. You will learn how to coordinate your eyes with your movements—a skill known as gaze following—to create a sense of professional intention and focus. The instructor guides you through the technical aspects of sous-sus and cambré, emphasizing the importance of alignment and core posture.
A key component of this class is the integration of breath. You will discover how to use your breath to find more height in a tombé or more control during a coupé. We also explore transitions, such as moving seamlessly into a chassé, ensuring that every movement is fluid and connected.
By focusing on these artistic details, you move beyond just executing steps and start truly dancing. Whether you are working on your passé balance or the grace of your pas de chat, this class provides the feedback and encouragement needed to reach the next level. Broche Ballet is dedicated to helping adult dancers find their unique voice through movement, and this Artistry Barre is the perfect place to refine your performance quality while building strength and stability.
