What You'll Learn
- Mastering hip and pelvis placement during tendu and demi-pointe transitions.
- Techniques for maintaining maximum turnout and knee tracking in plié and coup-de-pied.
- Effective core engagement to support high relevé and proper arabesque alignment.
- Postural cues for the upper body, including shoulder placement and neck lengthening.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized 'Deep Dive' session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers who crave detailed, meditative, and technical training. This 25-minute follow-along barre focuses heavily on the mechanics of turnout, particularly within the coup-de-pied position. Unlike a standard fast-paced class, this session allows you the time and mental space to truly feel your alignment and make the micro-adjustments necessary for professional-level precision.
Throughout the lesson, we explore the foundations of the grand plié, ensuring that the knees remain back and the core stays engaged to support the hips. We move through tendu and demi-pointe exercises with a focus on proper pelvis placement, preventing the front of the body from dropping or the hips from shifting out of alignment. You will also practice maintaining high heels on relevé, focusing on a straight line from the crown of your head down to your heels to find a truly stable center.
This class isn't just about the legs; we emphasize upper-body carriage, reminding you to keep your shoulders down, your ears high, and your armpits wide to create a regal and spacious silhouette. We also delve into the technicalities of the arabesque, ensuring that as the leg lifts, the integrity of the turnout and the strength of the standing leg remain uncompromised. Whether you are working on your foot alignment in relevé or trying to find more rotation in your coup-de-pied, this class provides the corrections and feedback needed to elevate your practice.
Join us for this slow-tempo, high-intensity technical deep dive and transform the way you approach your daily ballet training.
