What You'll Learn
- Master complex developpé en trois patterns with correct arm placement
- Improve core stability and spinal alignment over the standing leg
- Refine foot articulation in tendu and dégagé exercises
- Develop rhythm and timing through coordinated barre combinations
- Practice transitions between passé and arabesque with proper form
About This Video
This 36-minute beginner ballet barre class is designed to help dancers refine their foundational movements while building the core strength necessary for more advanced combinations. Led by expert instructors at Broche Ballet, this session focuses on the critical relationship between a stable center and mobile limbs. We begin by exploring complex patterns such as developpé en trois, which requires precise control and a deep understanding of body alignment.
As we move through the exercises, you will focus on maintaining a strong spine positioned directly over your standing foot—a fundamental skill for any dancer. The class progresses through essential barre work, including plié, tendu, and dégagé. We pay special attention to the mechanics of the dégagé, emphasizing the importance of pushing into the floor before the foot leaves the ground to create a crisp, clear line.
You will also practice the passé and arabesque, learning to coordinate your breath with your movements to achieve better timing and rhythm. One of the highlights of this practice is pattern recognition. By working through specific sequences—like the developpé en trois combined with passé—you will challenge your brain and body to work in unison.
We encourage you to focus on the execution of each step, ensuring that your arms move through first position and out to the side with grace and intention. Whether you are returning to ballet after a break or looking to solidify your basic skills, this practice offers a supportive environment to perfect your technique. At Broche Ballet, we believe that a strong foundation is the key to artistic growth.
By the end of this barre workout, you will have a better grasp of how to engage your core to support leg extensions and how to transition smoothly between positions. Join us at the barre and take the next step in your ballet journey.
