What You'll Learn
- Techniques to engage turnout from the top-down for better stability.
- Dynamic swivel drills to improve proprioception and hip joint articulation.
- How to maintain a tall standing shoulder and core engagement during relevé.
- The internal sensation of inner thighs pulling together to create a stable center.
About This Video
Achieving a rock-solid balance is one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of ballet training. In this comprehensive 28-minute session, Broche Ballet guides you through specialized balancing drills designed to bridge the gap between the support of the barre and the independence of center work. We begin with a focused warm-up that emphasizes the foundations of alignment, starting with the engagement of the hip joint.
Unlike many classes that focus solely on the feet, this practice prioritizes turnout from the top-down, teaching you how to use the femur head and deep rotators to create a functional and stable base. You will explore a variety of exercises including plié, tendu, and relevé, all while focusing on the in and up sensation through the core and standing leg. One of the highlights of this class is a unique swivel drill where you learn to rotate the torso around a stationary leg, a technique that significantly improves your proprioception and hip control.
Throughout the session, the instructor emphasizes the importance of maintaining a tall standing shoulder, ensuring that your upper body remains aligned and supported during transitions into passé or coup-de-pied. By practicing these turnout exercises in different positions, you will learn to articulate the hip joint while keeping the legs locked in place, a skill essential for more advanced movements like arabesque and pirouettes. We also delve into the feeling of the inner thighs pulling together, which provides the internal lift necessary for effortless balancing.
Furthermore, the class addresses the common pitfall of sitting into the standing hip. By focusing on the engagement of the gluteus medius and the lift of the pelvic floor, you will find a new level of verticality. These drills are not just about staying still; they are about finding dynamic balance that moves with you.
This makes the transition to jumps and leaps much smoother, as your body understands how to find its center instantly upon landing. Broche Ballet is committed to providing adult dancers with the anatomical knowledge they need to succeed, and this class is a perfect example of how targeted exercises can lead to breakthroughs in your overall technique.
