What You'll Learn
- The technical mechanics of a proper fondu to build leg strength and fluidity.
- Coordinating complex port de bras movements with the lower body for enhanced artistry.
- Correct alignment and core engagement for stable arabesque and développé positions.
- The importance of timing and breath in executing clean ballet combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 40-minute Beginner Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to help adult learners build a strong technical foundation. In this session, we focus on two of the most critical elements of classical dance: the fondu and port de bras. The class begins with a detailed review of the fondu—the 'melting' movement—which is essential for developing the leg strength and control needed for jumps and balance.
You will practice combinations that move through the front, side, and back, ensuring your weight distribution and alignment are precise. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of keeping the feet grounded and the spine elongated to maintain a professional silhouette. Beyond just the lower body, this class dives deep into the artistry of port de bras.
You will learn a long, multi-part combination that challenges your coordination and arm placement. We pay close attention to the frame of the arms, the position of the elbows, and how to transition gracefully through first and second positions. This session also introduces the arabesque and développé, providing clear instructions on how to extend the leg while maintaining a stable, upright torso.
Our instructor provides constant feedback on timing and breath, helping you to move with musicality and intention. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or at a professional barre, this class offers the repetition and corrections necessary to master these essential ballet movements. By focusing on these core building blocks, you will develop the muscle memory needed to progress to more complex intermediate combinations.
Join us for this focused practice and experience the Broche Ballet approach to refined, graceful movement.
