Beginner Ballet Barre Class: A Strong Foundation with Julie

Step into the virtual studio with Broche Ballet for an invigorating 40-minute beginner ballet barre class led by Julie. This session is meticulously designed to help adult dancers build a rock-solid foundation through a series of fundamental exercises. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to refine your technique, this practice focuses on the essential mechanics of movement that every dancer needs to master.

We begin the class with a deep focus on alignment and posture. You will move through foundational pliés, ensuring that your heels stay connected to the floor and your knees track correctly over your toes. Julie emphasizes the importance of core engagement throughout the class, teaching you how to push down through the floor to find more lift and stability.

This concept is vital for maintaining balance during more complex movements later in your training. As the class progresses, you will explore tendu and dégagé work, moving into grand battement. The instruction focuses on keeping the legs straight and the torso quiet, preventing the common mistake of tilting the pelvis to gain height.

Instead, you'll learn to use your hamstrings and glutes effectively to achieve a clean, powerful extension. This session even incorporates Pilates-inspired movements to help you find the deep abdominal support necessary for higher leg lifts and controlled transitions. Toward the end of the session, Julie guides you through a quick grand battement combination, perfect for squeezing in a high-energy finish even when you’re short on time.

By focusing on the details of every movement, from the débrassé to the coordination of the arm, you will develop the grace that defines classical ballet.