What You'll Learn
- Mastering foundational barre work including plié, tendu, and grand rond de jambe.
- Techniques for engaging the upper arms to improve balance and control.
- Executing elegant center combinations featuring arabesque and waltz steps.
- Improving posture and alignment through specific turnout and sous-sus exercises.
- Refining transitions like chassé, tombé, and the graceful finish of a curtsy.
About This Video
Join Julie at Broche Ballet for a comprehensive 75-minute Beginner Ballet class designed to build a rock-solid technical foundation. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to refine your basics, this session offers a deep dive into the mechanics of classical movement. The class begins with a rigorous 55-minute technical barre.
We focus on the essential building blocks of dance, starting with plié and tendu to warm up the muscles and establish proper pelvic alignment. Julie emphasizes the importance of turnout and posture from the very first exercise, ensuring you develop healthy habits that will support your progress. As we move through the barre, you will practice grand rond de jambe and dégagé, paying close attention to the engagement of the upper arms.
This often-overlooked detail is crucial for maintaining balance and creating the long, graceful lines synonymous with classical ballet. Moving into the center for the final 20 minutes, the lesson transitions into more fluid and expressive combinations. You will work on soutenu practice and develop your coordination with chassé and tombé movements.
The center work also introduces the arabesque, where you will learn to find your center of gravity while extending through the limbs. We wrap up the session with a graceful waltz and pas de bourrée combinations, allowing you to find the joy of movement and musicality. Throughout the video, Julie provides expert corrections and positive reinforcement.
You will learn how to propel the leg forward with control and how to execute a sous-sus with precision. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to use your entire body—from the tips of your fingers in an allongé position to the strength in your standing leg—to create beautiful, technical dance. This class is a perfect example of the Broche Ballet commitment to making high-quality instruction accessible to adult learners everywhere.
Finish your practice with a traditional curtsy and leave the studio feeling taller, stronger, and more confident.
