What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing a stable and lifted attitude derrière.
- How to coordinate grand port de bras with lower body movements.
- The importance of core engagement for balance in passé and arabesque.
- Strategies for improving timing and musicality during barre combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 51-minute beginner ballet barre session at Broche Ballet, designed to deepen your understanding of fundamental technique while exploring more nuanced positions like the attitude derrière. This class is perfect for dancers looking to refine their execution through deliberate practice and expert guidance. Our instructor leads you through a series of essential barre exercises, starting with demi-pliés and tendus to warm up the body and establish a solid foundation. As the class progresses, we transition into more complex movements, including passé and développé, focusing specifically on maintaining a straight back and engaged core.
A highlight of this session is the detailed breakdown of the "attitude back," or attitude derrière. You will learn how to find the center of the glute and properly lift the knee to create a beautiful, supported line without compromising your pelvic alignment. The class also emphasizes the artistry of ballet, pairing movements with "flowy" and "dreamy" music that encourages a serene yet focused atmosphere. You'll work on your port de bras, learning how to make your arm movements grand and dramatic, particularly when transitioning through passé and allongé. We explore the concept of flow—ensuring that every transition is controlled and fluid to prevent falls and maintain balance.
Timing is another key pillar of this practice. The instructor provides insights into how to use the music to drive your execution, helping you develop the musicality necessary for more advanced combinations. Throughout the video, you’ll receive constant feedback and corrections on alignment and placement, ensuring you build healthy habits that will serve you throughout your dance journey. Whether you are a dedicated beginner or a dancer returning to the barre, this class offers the tools you need to develop muscle memory and express yourself through the graceful language of ballet.
