What You'll Learn
- Master foot articulation by moving through the demi-pointe to increase ankle strength and control.
- Refine the temps lié technique for smooth weight transfers and controlled transitions.
- Improve upper body grace by coordinating head and arm placements with leg movements.
- Maintain proper turnout and hip stability during challenging fondu and enveloppé sequences.
- Enhance musicality by phrasing classical barre exercises to the score of Raymonda.
About This Video
Elevate your home practice with this 36-minute gentle ballet barre class at Broche Ballet, set to the lush and inspiring score of Alexander Glazunov’s Raymonda. This session is designed for the dancer who craves a restorative yet technically grounded practice, prioritizing quality of movement over speed. We begin the session with a thorough warm-up, moving through demi-plié and grand plié sequences integrated with expressive port de bras.
The primary focus of this class is foot articulation and strength. Through deliberate tendu exercises featuring flex and point sequences, you will learn to move specifically through the demi-pointe, increasing ankle flexibility and control. A key technical highlight is the exploration of temps lié.
We focus on the intricate mechanics of weight transfer, practicing how to spiral the foot down from demi-pointe to the heel to ensure a seamless transition across the floor. As we progress through the barre, you will engage in rond de jambe, fondu, and enveloppé, where the emphasis remains on maintaining proper turnout and hip stability by focusing on a 'knee back, heel front' alignment. The class concludes with a beautiful adagio section, allowing you to practice cambré and développé while integrating head and arm placements for a truly artistic finish.
Whether you are recovering from a long week or looking to deepen your understanding of ballet's foundational mechanics, this class offers the perfect blend of musicality and technical precision.
