What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of grand battement combinations with stable posture
- Improve weight distribution and hip alignment during transitions
- Develop coordination through complex tendu and brain-puzzle sequences
- Enhance lower body strength using quick frappé and plié exercises
- Integrate épaulement to add grace and finish to barre movements
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s 43-minute beginner ballet barre class, designed specifically for dancers who want to solidify their foundations while challenging their coordination. This comprehensive session focuses on the essential movements that form the backbone of classical ballet technique, including plié, tendu, and grand battement. Our expert instructor guides you through a sequence that prioritizes proper alignment, fluid execution, and mindful movement.
In this class, we delve deep into the mechanics of the grand battement. It is common for the upper body to lose stability during these high-velocity movements, so we emphasize using the tendu on the supporting leg as a critical opportunity to realign the hips and maintain an upright posture. By consciously driving the hips forward into the movement rather than allowing them to shift back, you will discover greater stability and power without sacrificing form. This focus on weight distribution is a crucial skill for any developing dancer, ensuring that you transition smoothly between positions with grace and control.
To keep your mind as engaged as your body, we have included a unique brain puzzle toward the end of the barre. We will incorporate a tendu on the alternating leg into a grand battement combination. This exercise tests your cognitive coordination and prepares you for the complexities of center work. Throughout the practice, you will also explore elements of épaulement and a quick frappé base, helping you build the necessary strength and speed for future progression.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is a journey of discovery. We encourage you to try new things, focus on small corrections, and above all, have fun while learning. Whether you are an adult beginner or looking to refine your core foundations, this class provides the perfect environment to grow your skills and confidence. Join us at the barre and take your first step toward better technique today.
