What You'll Learn
- Distinguish between the quick action of a dégagé and the traveling nature of a déplace.
- Master port de bras by learning to own your personal air space and maintain relaxed arm carriage.
- Execute grand battement with proper core engagement, a long back, and straight knees.
- Perform a demi-plié en trois combination to improve coordination and lower body strength.
- Refine head placement and spatial awareness to enhance the artistry of your movements.
About This Video
Embark on a comprehensive 52-minute journey with Broche Ballet in this Beginner Ballet Barre class, designed to build a rock-solid foundation for your dance practice. This session focuses heavily on the marriage of strength and grace, guiding you through essential movements like pliés, tendus, and grand battements while emphasizing the often-overlooked artistry of the upper body. You will receive detailed instruction on port de bras, learning how to 'own your air space' and maintain arm placement that is relaxed yet controlled. We delve into the nuances of movement, specifically clarifying the difference between a quick dégagé and the longer, more fluid déplace.
Throughout the class, our instructor provides continuous feedback on proper alignment and spatial awareness. You will learn how to execute a demi-plié en trois—a combination of three grand battements followed by a demi-plié—which challenges your core stability and leg extension. By focusing on keeping the toes pointed and the heels lifted during extensions, you'll develop the long, lean lines characteristic of professional ballet. We also emphasize head placement, teaching you when to hold steady and when to coordinate movement with your arms to create a cohesive performance.
Whether you are practicing in a home studio or at a local barre, this class offers the technical corrections necessary to prevent common mistakes, such as stiff arms or a collapsed core. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain a long back and engaged core to support your balance during complex movements. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique, gain confidence in your movements, and experience the joy of a disciplined barre practice.
