What You'll Learn
- How to integrate breath into your barre routine for smoother transitions
- Techniques for using port de bras to enhance emotional storytelling
- Developing a stronger stage presence and audience connection through body language
- Mastering the musicality of complex movements like pas de cheval and développé
- Improving alignment and control during fondu and rond de jambe exercises
About This Video
Welcome to a unique Artistry Barre session at Broche Ballet, where we bridge the gap between technical execution and performance-level expression. This 45-minute class is designed for dancers who want to move beyond the physical mechanics of ballet and start feeling like a true artist. The class focuses on the essential elements of artistry: breath, musicality, and stage presence.
We begin with foundational movements like plié, tendu, and dégagé, but with a heightened focus on how these steps relate to the music. Rather than just counting, you will learn to listen to the phrasing and respond to the rhythm and tempo of the accompaniment. Throughout the barre, our instructor emphasizes the importance of port de bras.
You will explore how arm movements can enhance emotional expression and storytelling, turning a simple exercise into a moment of performance. Special attention is given to rond de jambe and fondu, ensuring fluid transitions and a continuous sense of movement. We also dive into more complex leg movements, including développé and pas de cheval, focusing on lifting the leg with grace and maintaining control.
One of the core themes of this practice is the concept of presence. You will be guided on how to use your body language and facial expressions to connect with an audience, even during a practice session at the barre. By integrating your breath into every movement, you will find greater ease in your transitions and a more professional quality in your dance.
Whether you are working on a tombé, chassé, or a coup-de-pied, this class encourages you to treat every second at the barre as if you were on stage. Join us for this Artistry Barre to refine your technique, deepen your connection to the music, and rediscover the joy of expressive movement. Perfect for those looking to add that extra something to their daily practice.
