What You'll Learn
- How to achieve clean foot positions in basic barre movements like plié and tendu.
- Techniques for stabilizing the spine and engaging the core during an arabesque.
- Proper execution of coup de pied and coupé to improve balance and weight shifting.
- Methods for maintaining alignment and control during transitions like the pas de bourrée.
About This Video
Welcome to a detailed beginner ballet barre session at Broche Ballet, designed to help you build a rock-solid foundation. In this class, we move beyond just performing the steps and dive deep into the mechanics of proper alignment and precision. Whether you are just starting your dance journey or are an intermediate student looking to clean up your technique, this session offers the corrections you need to feel more stable and graceful.
We begin with a focus on the feet, ensuring that every plié and tendu is executed with the proper turnout and articulation. You will learn how to maintain clean foot positions, which is essential for advancing to more complex movements in the future. A major focus of this class is the relationship between the spine and the core.
As we move into exercises like arabesque and cambré, the instructor emphasizes the importance of pulling up from the center of the body. Rather than simply lifting the back, you will learn to engage your deep core muscles to stabilize the spine, preventing injury and creating a longer, more elegant line. We also explore the coup de pied and coupé, practicing how to maintain balance while shifting weight.
By utilizing the inside leg for specific movements, you will challenge your stability and discover how to control your transitions with ease. Throughout the barre, we revisit the importance of the hip position in arabesque to ensure you are engaging the correct muscle groups. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain your posture through every pas de bourrée and transition.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine these essential skills and help you feel more confident in your technique.
