What You'll Learn
- How to use floor resistance to improve stability and control in tendu and fondu exercises.
- Techniques for 'pushing down to go up' to achieve better height and balance in arabesque and développé.
- Effective coordination of port de bras with lower body movements for a more fluid performance.
- Strategies for maintaining focus and effort during repetitive training to master complex transitions.
- Development of deep body awareness, focusing on the standing side and precise floor contact.
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative 40-minute beginner ballet barre session designed to ground your technique and elevate your artistry. Led by Julie, this class is a deep dive into the mechanics of classical movement, focusing on the physical awareness required to transition from a student to a confident dancer. At Broche Ballet, we emphasize that the barre is not just a warm-up, but the foundation for everything you do in the center.
Throughout this class, you will engage in a series of thoughtfully sequenced exercises including tendu, fondu, and développé. One of the primary goals of this session is to cultivate a keen sense of floor awareness. Julie guides you to feel exactly when your foot makes contact with the ground, a skill that is essential for both safety and aesthetic precision.
We also explore the vital concept of 'pushing down to go up'—learning how to use the standing leg to create the stability needed for a beautiful arabesque or high extension. Coordination is another key pillar of this class. You will work on integrating port de bras into your movements, ensuring that your arms support your balance rather than distracting from it.
By focusing on the standing side and maintaining proper alignment, you will learn how to move with more power and less strain. This class also addresses the mental side of dance, encouraging you to maintain high levels of effort and focus through every repetition. Whether you are working on the fluidity of your transitions or the sharpness of your footwork, this 40-minute barre provides the tools you need to level up your skills.
This specific session is part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, accessible ballet instruction for adults. By focusing on sensations rather than just shapes, students develop a sustainable practice that protects the body while pushing the boundaries of what they can achieve.
