What You'll Learn
- Master foundational techniques in plié, tendu, and fondu to build leg strength.
- Improve balance and control during combinations using "tiny lifts" and "scoops" for stability.
- Coordinate graceful port de bras and allongé movements with precise footwork.
- Practice core stability through passé and relevé in both barre and center exercises.
- Understand the mechanics of complex sequences like rond de jambe and temps de cuisse.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 75-minute beginner ballet class designed to build a solid foundation for your dance journey. At Broche Ballet, we believe that mastering the basics is the key to unlocking artistry and technical proficiency. This session, led by Julie, focuses on the core principles of classical dance, including balance, posture, and precise execution of movement.
Starting with a thorough barre and moving into graceful center combinations, this class is structured to help you feel confident and strong. The class begins at the barre, where we establish the necessary strength and alignment for more complex work. You will be guided through essential exercises such as the plié to warm up the joints, followed by tendu and dégagé to develop foot articulation.
We place a significant emphasis on the fondu, focusing on the "melting" quality of the movement to build leg strength and control. Throughout the barre portion, we also incorporate rond de jambe to improve hip mobility and relevé to find your center of gravity. Julie emphasizes the importance of maintaining a square pelvis and engaged core during every exercise.
Transitioning to the center, the lesson challenges your stability and coordination without the support of the barre. You will practice passé and retiré positions, learning how to maintain balance while shifting weight across the floor. Julie provides expert cues on port de bras, ensuring your arms move gracefully in harmony with your legs.
We explore the allongé line to create length and elegance in every pose. Even when footwork becomes more intricate, the focus remains on maintaining a beautiful line and steady control. One of the key takeaways from this practice is the importance of "tiny lifts" and "scoops" to maintain shape during movements and turns.
We break down complex combinations, ensuring you understand the mechanics of every step. The class concludes with a final sequence and a traditional révérence, leaving you feeling accomplished and more connected to your body.
