What You'll Learn
- Mastering the piqué failli and piqué arabesque transition
- Developing core stability through 35 minutes of barre work
- Executing center waltz combinations with tombé and pas de basque
- Improving directional changes with pivots and pas de bourrée
About This Video
Step into the virtual studio with Broche Ballet for a comprehensive beginner ballet class designed to build strength at the barre and confidence in the center. This session, spanning over an hour, provides a thorough workout that balances technical precision with the joy of movement. Whether you are practicing from home or a local studio, this class offers the structured guidance needed to advance your ballet journey.
We begin with a dedicated 35-minute barre sequence. This foundation is crucial for establishing proper alignment, turnout, and the muscle memory required for more complex center work. You will progress through traditional exercises, including plié, tendu, and rond de jambe, focusing on foot articulation and core stability.
The instructor provides helpful cues on allongée and movement quality to ensure every motion is purposeful. The second half of the class moves to the center for 40 minutes of adagio and footwork. A major focus of this session is mastering the piqué failli.
This falling movement is a beautiful addition to any dancer's repertoire, requiring you to go up and over your standing leg with a straight knee before transitioning smoothly. We break down the piqué arabesque and combine it with a tombé and pas de basque to create a dynamic waltz combination. Learning to play with gravity is a key theme of this class, encouraging dancers to trust their balance while exploring movement.
The combinations challenge your ability to maintain control and precision while moving through space. You will also practice pivots and the pas de bourrée to navigate directional changes efficiently. This practice helps bridge the gap between isolated steps and fluid dancing.
By the end of the session, you will have integrated all these elements into a faster-paced combination that celebrates the fluidity of ballet. Join Broche Ballet for this rewarding practice and discover how a strong technical foundation allows for greater artistic expression and confidence.
