What You'll Learn
- How to coordinate breath with complex port de bras for a more fluid performance.
- Techniques for integrating musicality and waltzy phrasing into exercises like fondu and rond de jambe.
- Ways to enhance stage presence through focused eye line and expressive cambré.
- Methods for personalizing standard combinations with artistic finishes like bourrée turns.
About This Video
Transform your technical practice into a true performance with our Artistry Barre session at Broche Ballet. This 38-minute class is specifically designed for dancers who want to move beyond the physical mechanics of the barre and tap into the soulful, expressive side of classical dance. While strength and alignment are the foundations of ballet, it is the artistry—the breath, the gaze, and the port de bras—that truly defines a dancer.
Throughout this session, you will be guided through a series of traditional exercises, including grand pliés, rond de jambe, and fondu, all reimagined through the lens of performance. We place a special emphasis on port de bras, ensuring that every movement of the arms is fluid, intentional, and connected to the core. By focusing on the "pretty notes" and the waltzy quality of the music, you will learn how to sync your movements with the melody, creating a seamless flow that feels as good as it looks.
The class highlights the importance of a thorough warm-up to prepare the body, specifically using grand pliés to gently engage the muscles and avoid calf strain. As we progress to more complex sequences, such as combinations involving écarté and cambré, the instructor provides constant corrections and encouragement to help you maintain proper technique while exploring your range of motion. One of the highlights is a beautiful, waltzy fondu combination where you are encouraged to embrace a gorgeous presentation and stage presence.
To help you find your unique voice as a dancer, we also explore creative finishing options. You will have the opportunity to experiment with a bourrée turn or a long, elegant finish to personalize your combinations. This practice is not just about physical exertion; it is about feeling relaxed, refreshed, and reconnected to the joy of movement.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this artistry-focused barre will leave you feeling like a true performer.
