What You'll Learn
- The technical mechanics and weight distribution of chaînés turns
- How to maintain rhythm and grace during the balancé
- Effective strategies for managing dizziness and maintaining balance while turning
- The transition of foundational barre concepts like plié and tendu into center combinations
- The importance of the révérence as a mindful conclusion to ballet practice
About This Video
Step into the studio with Julie for a comprehensive 70-minute Beginner Ballet class designed to bridge the gap between foundational barre work and fluid center combinations. This session focuses heavily on two essential movements that every budding dancer needs to master: the balancé and chaînés turns. Whether you are practicing at home or in a dedicated studio space, this lesson provides the technical breakdown necessary to build confidence in your movement and artistic expression.
The class begins with a thorough 45-minute barre sequence. Here, Julie guides you through essential exercises including plié, tendu, and specific balance work. These foundational movements aren't just warm-ups; they are the building blocks for the more complex center work to follow. By focusing on alignment and proper weight placement at the barre in positions like B+, you prepare your body for the dynamic shifts required during turns and traveling steps.
Moving into the 25-minute center portion, the focus shifts to the mechanics of chaînés turns. Turning can be one of the most challenging aspects of beginner ballet, often accompanied by dizziness and loss of alignment. Julie offers expert advice on keeping the body forward and utilizing deep breaths to maintain focus and stability. You will learn practical tips for dizziness management, such as using visual aids and understanding the 'up and down' motion of the turn, ensuring that your execution remains controlled and elegant.
A key highlight of this class is the breakdown of the chaînés combination, which involves a coordinated sequence of balancé, tendu front, and plié. By practicing these turns multiple times, you will build the muscle memory and confidence needed to move across the floor with grace. The session concludes with a traditional révérence, incorporating stretching and breathing exercises to show appreciation for the music and the practice. At Broche Ballet, we are dedicated to helping adult dancers achieve their goals through clear, professional instruction.
