What You'll Learn
- How to manage asymmetrical forces in positions like retiré and coup de pied.
- The sixth sense of balance: sensing weightlessness before leaving the barre.
- Techniques to replace panic-grabbing with micro-adjustments and walking.
- Muscle engagement strategies for the lats, glutes, and core to maintain stability.
- Building calf and ankle stamina through targeted fondu and developpé exercises.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this specialized 40-minute Technique Barre class from Broche Ballet, designed specifically to demystify the art of balancing on demi-pointe. Whether you are preparing for your first pirouettes or looking to refine your center work, mastering the mechanics of balance is an essential milestone in any adult dancer's journey. In this session, we dive deep into the physics of stability. Many dancers struggle when transitioning from symmetrical positions to the asymmetrical forces required in classical ballet. We explore how to maintain a solid foundation in positions such as retiré and coup de pied by identifying the opposing forces within the body. By stacking the pelvis, shoulders, and head correctly, you will find the alignment necessary to sustain challenging poses like developpé and arabesque with grace.
A key component of this class is the psychological shift in how we relate to the barre. Instead of using it as a crutch, you will learn to treat the barre as a partner. We focus on sensing the moment of weightlessness before letting go, replacing the common habit of panic-grabbing with controlled micro-adjustments or walking the hand. This approach builds the sixth sense needed for successful center work. Our curriculum covers a comprehensive range of exercises to build the physical strength required for sustained balance. From pliés and tendus to dégagés and fondu, every movement is an opportunity to build calf stamina and ankle stability. We also emphasize the importance of core and lat engagement, showing you how these muscle groups work in tandem with the glutes and standing toes to hold the body in place. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of the range of motion available in your hips while on demi-pointe, allowing you to catch and correct your balance before falling. Join Broche Ballet today and transform your stability from the ground up.
