What You'll Learn
- Coordination of pas de bourrée with fluid port de bras arm movements
- Proper technique for executing a grand battement while maintaining back alignment
- Engagement of core and back muscles to support stability in plié and fondu
- Techniques for lifting the leg into arabesque without lowering the torso
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 1-hour beginner ballet barre class with Julie, designed specifically for adult dancers at Broche Ballet. This session focuses on the essential foundations of ballet technique, providing a structured approach to building strength, control, and grace. Throughout this practice, you will be guided through a series of traditional exercises that are the building blocks of every dancer's training.
The class begins with essential alignment and posture work, emphasizing the importance of a strong back and engaged core. As you move through sequences like plié and fondu, Julie provides detailed corrections to ensure you are lifting from your center and maintaining a stable side line. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to mastering the coordination of pas de bourrée and port de bras.
You will learn how to move your arms with fluid precision—down, up, and open—while maintaining a still and supportive upper body. Strength building is a key component of this session. We delve into grand battement, where you will practice lifting the leg with power and control without sacrificing your spinal alignment.
By focusing on muscle engagement in the quads, triceps, and back, you will develop the physical awareness necessary for more advanced movements. Whether you are working on your arabesque or refining your footwork, this class encourages a mindful approach to dance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the path to freedom in movement.
By returning to these fundamental beginner concepts, you provide your body with the stability needed for long-term progress. Julie’s encouraging yet professional instruction ensures that every student feels supported while being challenged to improve their precision. Join us at the barre and discover how a strong foundation in ballet can transform your dance practice.
