What You'll Learn
- Prioritize emotional artistry and projection over technical perfection during barre work.
- Use breath as the primary driver for movement in allongé and cambré sequences.
- Employ the 'six-balcony' theater visualization to project energy and expand your presence.
- Utilize the hands and eyes as gestural tools to express humanity and tell a story.
- Apply simplified footwork to focus on upper body nuance, port de bras, and ambience.
About This Video
Welcome to this special Artistry Barre class from Broche Ballet. In this session, we move beyond the mechanical nature of ballet technique to explore the profound emotional capacity of dance. This class is specifically designed to help dancers navigate difficult seasons, such as times of grief or personal struggle, by using the barre as a sanctuary for reflection and release. We invite you to find your own story within the movement as we dance in solidarity and send love to those in our community facing tough times.
While we utilize standard movements like pliés, tendu, and arabesque, the primary focus of this class is artistry. We encourage students to prioritize emotional projection and the quality of their port de bras over pure technical perfection. You will learn to utilize breath as the engine of your movement, especially when transitioning into an allongé or a deep tombé and cambré. By simplifying the footwork, we allow the hands and eyes to become the primary storytellers, creating a specific mood and ambience that transcends simple exercise.
A key component of this lesson is the 'six-balcony' visualization. We challenge you to imagine yourself on a grand stage, projecting your energy and intention to the very back of a massive theater. This helps in developing an expansive presence, ensuring your dance is not just for yourself, but an expressive gift. We treat the hands and feet as gestural tools that express our shared humanity. This class is a beautiful reminder that ballet is an art form first, capable of offering support and mental focus during challenging times. Join us at the barre to find strength, focus, and a new way to communicate through your art. Whether you are seeking mental clarity or a way to process emotions, this Artistry Barre session provides the perfect environment for growth.
