What You'll Learn
- How to generate power in grand battement by pushing through the heel and releasing energy into the air.
- Techniques for maintaining equal knee pressure and proper alignment during plié and fondu.
- Coordinating port de bras with lower body movements to improve balance and épaulement.
- The 'more down gives you more up' philosophy to achieve higher extensions and fluid motion.
- Improving timing and core engagement for more precise transitions between exercises à la seconde.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized session at Broche Ballet designed for dancers who want to move beyond the basics and dive deep into the mechanics of movement. This 45-minute technical Beginner Ballet Barre is more than just a routine; it is an exploration of how specific anatomical adjustments lead to massive improvements in your dancing. Throughout this practice, we focus on the foundational elements that define a clean and powerful technique.
" We spend significant time on the grand battement, teaching you how to push down through the heel to release explosive power into the air. Instead of simply lifting and lowering the leg, you will learn to release the heel into the movement, maintaining control while generating energy. Precision in alignment is another key focus.
We address the often-overlooked detail of knee alignment, ensuring that both knees maintain equal pressure and that the standing knee remains properly oriented toward the barre. This stability is crucial for executing fondu and développé with grace and strength. Movement is never just about the legs; this class emphasizes the importance of the upper body, specifically port de bras and épaulement.
You will discover how the position of the arms and even the placement of the pinky finger can influence your overall balance and aesthetic line. By mastering the timing and coordination between your legs and arms, you will begin to find those moments of stillness at the backbone that characterize professional dancing. Whether you are working on your plié, tendu, or more complex combinations, this technical barre will challenge you to maintain a consistent tempo and engage your core throughout.
Join Broche Ballet to refine your footwork and find more fluidity in your practice.
