What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of walking backwards gracefully using proper weight transfer and plié.
- Coordinating head placement and port de bras with complex footwork sequences.
- Refining the sus-sous technique for better stability and finishing positions.
- Executing tendu combinations with specific body directions and alignment.
About This Video
This comprehensive session with Julie offers a deep dive into fundamental mechanics, providing 50 minutes of meticulous barre work followed by 25 minutes of center practice. At Broche Ballet, we believe that a strong foundation is the key to artistry, and this class focuses on the nuances of weight transfer, head coordination, and port de bras to help you move with more grace and intentionality. We begin with a slow plié sequence at the barre, emphasizing the track of the knees and the stability of the core.
As we move into tendu exercises, you will explore body directions and how to maintain turnout while shifting your weight across the floor. A significant portion of the center work is dedicated to a challenging footwork combination. Julie breaks down the mechanics of walking backwards—a movement that can feel counterintuitive—by explaining the use of the plié and the push-off from a straight leg.
You will also practice the pas de marée, focusing on keeping the working foot in contact with the ground to maintain balance and control throughout the movement. The lesson also explores the sus-sous, where Julie provides essential tips on stabilization and weight distribution. You will learn to isolate movement in the port de bras, initiating from the elbow to create a fluid, expressive allongé.
Whether you are refining your arabesque or working on the rhythm of a balancé, this class provides the technical corrections needed to level up your practice. By focusing on enveloppé movements and rhythmic tombé sequences, you will gain the confidence to handle complex center combinations with ease. This class is an excellent resource for dancers looking to bridge the gap between simple barre work and fluid center movement.
