What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of developpé and coupé for better leg control and height.
- Improve your port de bras technique to create a fluid, expressive upper body.
- Enhance your stability by learning to treat the barre as a light guide rather than a crutch.
- Refine your alignment during complex movements like rond de jambe and fondu.
- Develop smooth transitions between different barre exercises for a professional look.
About This Video
Welcome to a foundational yet rigorous Beginner Ballet Barre class at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for adult dancers who want to deepen their understanding of fundamental movements while developing the grace and strength required for more advanced levels. In this nearly hour-long class, we move beyond just performing the steps, focusing instead on the precision of execution and the fluidity of transitions between movements.
We begin with essential exercises like tendu and fondu to warm up the muscles and establish a solid base of support. A primary focus of this session is the developpé—a movement that requires immense core control and leg strength. You will learn how to unfold the leg with grace and sustain its height without sacrificing proper alignment.
Alongside this leg work, we emphasize the vital importance of port de bras. The arms are never just decoration in ballet; they provide balance, expressiveness, and a sense of lift. We challenge you to make the barre look invisible during your port de bras by maintaining your own center and using your arms to guide your movement rather than relying on the equipment for support.
Throughout the class, our instructor provides detailed feedback on body alignment and posture. You will practice rond de jambe to improve hip mobility and coupé to sharpen your footwork and precision. We also explore the concept of allonger, learning how to elongate the limbs and finish every movement with intention and breath.
Whether you are transitioning between a passé and a developpé or executing a final port de bras, the goal is to find a seamless, professional flow. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine these essential skills. This practice is perfect for building the muscle memory and technical discipline needed for a beautiful, stable ballet practice that will serve you throughout your dance journey.
