What You'll Learn
- Mastering the grand plié with correct upper back engagement for better stability.
- Executing precise tendu and développé movements to improve leg articulation.
- Refining the fondu to create a smooth quality while stretching through the toes.
- Developing control and height in grand battement while maintaining posture.
- Improving overall ballet alignment and coordination between the arms and legs.
About This Video
Building a strong foundation is the cornerstone of every dancer's journey. In this 43-minute Beginner Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the mechanics of fundamental movements to ensure you are dancing with grace, strength, and safety. Whether you are just starting your journey or are an experienced dancer looking to refine your basics, this session offers the detailed guidance necessary for technical growth.
Our class begins with the foundational plié. We specifically address the challenges of the grand plié, focusing on maintaining tension in the upper back to counteract the weight of the legs. This ensures your torso stays upright and your alignment remains stacked, preventing common pitfalls like leaning forward or losing core engagement.
As we transition into tendu and développé exercises, the emphasis shifts to precision and articulation of the foot against the floor. A key highlight of this practice is the fondu. We explore the "melting" quality of this movement, encouraging you to stretch your energy well past your toes to achieve a long, elegant line.
The instructor provides constant cues on arm placement (bras), ensuring your upper body moves in harmony with your legs without lifting the shoulders. We conclude the barre with grand battement performed en croix. This powerful movement requires immense core stability and upper body control.
You will learn how to set up your arms before the leg moves, maintaining a strong, quiet back throughout the exercise. By focusing on the relationship between the supporting leg and the working leg, you will develop the stability needed for center work. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your practice and feel more confident in your alignment and execution.
