What You'll Learn
- Mastering the alignment of the low spine and standing leg during foundational movements
- Executing fluid port de bras while maintaining correct arm directionality
- Maintaining proper heel rotation during tendu and developpé to ensure maximum turnout
- Developing core stability to support arabesque and other balance-heavy poses
About This Video
Refine your foundation and elevate your technique with this comprehensive Beginner Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet. Whether you are just starting your journey or returning to the basics to polish your form, this session focuses on the critical details that define a strong dancer. Our instructor guides you through a series of exercises designed to improve flexibility, control, and poise, with a heavy emphasis on proper body alignment and turnout.
The barre is the heart of a dancer's training, and this class highlights the engagement of the core muscles to create a long, elegant silhouette while protecting the low spine. Throughout the 40-minute session, we explore essential movements including the tendu, port de bras, and arabesque. You will learn the importance of managing the low spine to ensure you do not compromise your posture when executing a developpé to the front or side.
We also pay close attention to the rotation of the heel, ensuring it circles forward to maximize turnout and stability on the standing leg. One of the key focuses of this practice is the quality of movement in the arms. We practice port de bras that flows naturally, teaching you how to move your arms from side to front or back without reversing direction or losing energy.
By focusing on these technical nuances, you will develop the control and poise required for more advanced combinations. Additionally, we incorporate cambré and stretching exercises to improve flexibility and range of motion. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the key to artistic expression.
This class is not just about following steps; it is about understanding the mechanics behind every movement. By the end of this barre session, you will have a better grasp of how to engage your core, support your weight correctly, and maintain grace and balance throughout your dance practice.
