What You'll Learn
- How to use heel lifts in grand pliés to bypass ankle restrictions and increase hip range of motion.
- Techniques for proper shoulder and upper back placement to maintain stability during passé and développé.
- Strategies for improving flexibility in the Achilles and calves to support deeper pliés.
- The importance of hip alignment for better balance and execution of pirouette preparations.
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative all-level ballet barre session at Broche Ballet, designed to refine your technique and expand your physical capabilities. In this 47-minute practice, we dive deep into the mechanics of traditional barre work with a specific focus on increasing your range of motion and flexibility. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, this class offers valuable insights into how small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in your dance quality.
One of the key highlights of this session is our exploration of the grand plié. We often find that our ankles act as a limiter, preventing us from achieving the full depth of a movement. By intentionally lifting the heels at the bottom of a grand plié, you can bypass these ankle restrictions and access a deeper stretch within the hip joints.
This technique allows for a more profound engagement of the inner thighs and glutes, fostering better turnout and control. As we progress through the class, we move from foundational exercises to more complex combinations involving développé, passé, and preparation for pirouettes. We place a high priority on proper alignment and placement throughout the sequence.
You will learn how the positioning of your shoulders and the engagement of your upper back are vital for maintaining balance, especially during one-legged movements. By focusing on lifting out of the hips, you create the necessary space for fluid leg extensions and stable rotations. This class is not just about the movements themselves but about the science behind them.
Understanding the relationship between your Achilles, calves, and hip mobility will empower you to practice more effectively at home or in the studio. Join us at Broche Ballet for this comprehensive barre and take the next step in your ballet journey, refining your plié and mastering your posture with expert guidance.
