What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a vertical upper back during challenging extensions like arabesque and fondu.
- Techniques for engaging the inner thighs and achieving proper turnout by positioning the knee correctly.
- Methods to stabilize the standing shoulder and improve core engagement through hip alignment.
- Executing a clean sequence of basic movements including plié, tendu, and développé en croix.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s dedicated 40-minute beginner barre session, led by instructor Julie. This class is meticulously designed to help dancers refine their foundational technique while building the functional strength necessary for more advanced movements. Whether you are returning to the studio after a break or are a consistent beginner student, this practice offers deep insights into the mechanics of ballet.
Throughout this session, Julie places a significant emphasis on upper back engagement and overall body alignment. One of the most common challenges for dancers is maintaining a vertical torso while performing complex leg movements. In this class, you will learn how to stabilize the upper back during movements like arabesque and fondu, ensuring your posture remains elegant and functional.
By focusing on the relationship between the shoulders and the core, you will develop the strength and control required for professional-looking lines. The curriculum follows a traditional barre sequence, including plié, tendu, and développé en croix. Special attention is given to the fondu, where Julie guides you to engage the inner thigh muscles effectively—visualizing them as the part of the leg closest to the ceiling.
This specific cue helps in achieving proper turnout and control. Additionally, you will work on your arabesque lines, learning how to keep the knee facing back and the standing shoulder down to maintain a clean silhouette. Beyond just the steps, this class is an invitation to understand your body better.
We explore how the hips can be used to pull back and engage the core, providing a solid anchor for the limbs. Julie also provides essential corrections regarding shoulder control. Maintaining a level and depressed standing shoulder while the working leg moves to the side is a hallmark of high-level technique.
You will practice specific drills to ensure your shoulders remain stable during transitions. The class is structured to be balanced, including a quick switch to the other side to ensure symmetrical development. Join Julie and the Broche Ballet community to elevate your practice from the comfort of your home.
