What You'll Learn
- Master fundamental movements including plié, tendu, and dégagé.
- Improve your turnout and alignment for better balance and control.
- Understand weight transfer mechanics for smooth transitions between steps.
- Learn the principles of en dehors and en dedans turns.
- Develop power and speed using the floor in jumps and codas.
About This Video
In this 1-hour beginner ballet barre session, Broche Ballet invites you to dive deep into the essential elements of classical technique. This class is meticulously structured to guide you through a traditional progression, starting with the foundational plié. This initial movement is crucial for warming up the joints and establishing the turnout that is central to all ballet positions.
As we progress, you will engage in tendu and dégagé exercises, where the focus shifts to the articulation of the feet and the dynamic use of the floor to create resistance and strength. Julie's instruction emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and core stability. You will learn how to maintain a neutral pelvis and an elongated spine, which are vital for executing more challenging steps with grace and safety.
The lesson continues with movements such as passé and the graceful extension of an arabesque, teaching you how to find your center and manage weight transfer with precision. This understanding of weight placement is key to preparing for more advanced center work. As the class reaches its peak, we explore the mechanics of rotation and elevation.
You will be introduced to the concepts of en dehors and en dedans turns, learning the specific techniques required to maintain balance during a pirouette. We also incorporate sautés to help you find propulsion from the floor, focusing on the push-off and the controlled landing through the feet. To conclude the session, we work on a coda, which combines speed and agility to test your coordination.
This comprehensive barre practice is designed to provide you with the tools necessary to feel confident and capable in your dance journey. Join us at Broche Ballet and experience a supportive environment where you can grow as a dancer.
