What You'll Learn
- How to integrate dramatic character development into standard barre exercises
- Techniques for coordinating large fabric movements with grand battement
- Improving musicality and expression by responding to thematic scores
- Refining the use of the spine and allongé to create a more fluid upper body
- Using dance movements to convey specific emotions and connect with an audience
About This Video
Step into the studio with Broche Ballet for a unique, seasonally-themed artistry barre that challenges both your technical precision and your performance quality. This session is designed to help dancers move beyond simple repetition and into the realm of true character development and storytelling. Set to a hauntingly beautiful, spooky soundtrack, you will explore how musicality and atmosphere can transform standard exercises into a compelling performance.
Throughout this class, we place a heavy emphasis on the upper body, the movement of the spine, and the concept of allongé. You will learn to use your head and arms to extend the line of the movement, particularly during high-energy segments like the grand battement. We also experiment with the use of fabric or props, teaching you how to coordinate big, sweeping movements with your technical foundation.
Working with fabric requires a heightened awareness of space and timing, forcing the dancer to rehearse with intention and control. We will break down the mechanics of the grand battement, ensuring that as the leg reaches its peak, the torso remains stable and expressive rather than rigid. From the initial warm-up to the final curtsy, this class encourages you to take risks.
Whether you are holding a challenging arabesque or executing a dramatic sweep across the floor, the goal is to connect with the audience through emotion and intent. By focusing on details like hand placement and the flow of the breath, you will find a new depth in your dancing. This class is perfect for those who want to feel the drama of the dance while maintaining the integrity of their ballet technique.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we blend the technical with the theatrical in this one-of-a-kind artistry practice.
