What You'll Learn
- Master the art of maintaining turnout in the standing leg throughout various exercises
- Refine technique for movements including tendu, développé, and grand battement
- Understand hip engagement and targeted warm-up stretches for better rotation
- Develop coordination between leg movements and graceful arm placement
- Learn proper alignment and posture for arabesque and passé positions
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 50-minute Beginner Ballet Barre session at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to help dancers understand and improve their turnout. Turnout is the cornerstone of classical ballet technique, but mastering it requires more than just rotating the feet; it involves proper alignment from the hips and consistent engagement throughout every exercise. In this class, we begin with foundational movements to wake up the muscles.
We start with a focused plié and tendu sequence that emphasizes maintaining rotation in the standing leg. You will learn how to warm up the hips through forward and backward stretches, preparing the body for more complex movements. Throughout the barre, our instructor provides clear, technical corrections to help you find your calf forward position during développé, ensuring that your lines are clean and your rotation is active rather than forced.
As the class progresses, we move into more dynamic exercises like rond de jambe and grand battement. You will learn how to use a quick tempo to maintain control over your legs while keeping your torso stable. We also delve into the nuances of arm placement, ensuring your transitions between positions are fluid and professional.
Whether you are practicing an arabesque or a sharp passé, the focus remains on skeletal alignment and muscle engagement. This video covers both sides of the body, allowing for a balanced practice. Our instructor demonstrates each sequence before you begin, offering tips on how to prepare the standing leg for better balance during transitions.
By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to maintain turnout in demi-pointe and relevé positions, giving you more confidence in your center work. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and build the strength necessary for beautiful, functional turnout. This class is an excellent resource for anyone looking to bridge the gap between basic positions and fluid, controlled movement.
