What You'll Learn
- Refine precision in dégagé and grand battement combinations
- Coordinate fluid port de bras with lower body movements
- Maintain proper spinal alignment and posture during transitions
- Develop a stronger connection to the floor for better balance
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive beginner ballet session at Broche Ballet, led by Julie. This class is designed to help you build a rock-solid foundation through a detailed and mindful barre workout. While the session provides a full hour of instruction, the core 40-minute barre sequence is meticulously crafted to improve your technique, strength, and overall grace.
Throughout this practice, Julie emphasizes the importance of posture and alignment, ensuring that every movement is performed with intention. You will work through essential exercises including plié, dégagé en croix, and grand battement. The instructor provides constant verbal feedback, reminding students to maintain a straight back and avoid leaning forward, especially during movements that require weight shifts.
A key highlight of this class is the integration of port de bras. You will learn how to coordinate your arm movements—coming down through first position to open elegantly—while maintaining a strong, grounded connection with the floor. Julie guides you through both sides of the body, ensuring that your weight placement remains centered and your heels stay down during transitions.
The lesson concludes with a focused sous-sus to test your balance and core stability. The focus on dégagé and grand battement combinations is particularly beneficial for developing leg strength and speed. You will explore how to brush the floor effectively, reaching through your toes to create a long, aesthetic line.
This class is an excellent choice for those who want to slow down and ensure every movement is executed with correct form. By focusing on these fundamentals, you set the stage for more advanced center work and allegro in the future. Whether you are practicing in a studio or at your home barre, this class offers the professional guidance needed to elevate your ballet journey.
