What You'll Learn
- The specific mechanics of toe and foot placement for preparation for grand jeté.
- How to execute a clean développé while maintaining a straight supporting leg.
- Proper alignment and transitions for passé from both front and back positions.
- Techniques for using calf wraps and heel wraps in coupé to improve foot articulation.
- The importance of arm positioning in maintaining balance and upper body stability.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s comprehensive Beginner Ballet Barre class, a session specifically designed to help dancers refine the small details that make a big impact. In this 40-minute guided practice, we move beyond the basics to focus on the intricate mechanics of your feet and toes. Understanding how to use your toes effectively is the secret to achieving higher relevé, stronger jumps, and more fluid transitions.
The class begins with a focus on fundamental barre exercises including the plié and relevé. From there, we transition into more complex movements like the développé and passé. A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the proper wrap of the foot—mastering the coupé (both devant and derrière) using calf and heel wraps to ensure your foot is correctly placed against the supporting leg.
You will learn how to visualize the foot moving up and over the calf, a vital preparation for movements like the grand jeté. Alignment is a core theme of this session. The instructor provides detailed cues on maintaining a straight supporting leg during développé and ensuring that the heel stays down during transitions in passé.
We also emphasize upper body discipline, specifically the use of the arms in second position to provide a stable frame for your leg work. By focusing on these technical nuances, you will build the muscle memory needed for more advanced center exercises. At Broche Ballet, we believe that a strong foundation is the key to artistic growth.
Whether you are a true beginner or an intermediate dancer looking to brush up on your basics, this video offers the technical breakdown necessary to improve your footwork and overall stability. Join us at the barre and discover how focusing on your toes can transform your entire ballet practice.
