What You'll Learn
- A step-by-step breakdown of the frappé for improved precision and speed.
- Techniques for maintaining consistent turnout from the hip during striking movements.
- The importance of shoulder alignment in supporting lower body stability and grace.
- How to use the toes and the floor to execute a crisp flick and strike in your frappé.
- Practical center exercises to transition from the barre to independent movement.
About This Video
Elevate your foundational technique with this specialized 47-minute Beginner Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed for students who want to move beyond the basics and understand the intricate mechanics that create professional-looking lines. The primary focus of this class is the frappé, a striking movement that is essential for developing speed and precision in footwork.
We begin with a thorough review of proper alignment and turnout, ensuring your body is prepared for the dynamic nature of the barre. You will learn how to maintain your turnout throughout the frappé, keeping the knee rotated outward and the heel leading the movement. The instructor breaks down the complex frappé into manageable parts, focusing on the "down and out" strike and the "in and hold" return.
This methodical approach helps build the muscle memory needed for faster tempos. A unique highlight of this lesson is the detailed instruction on shoulder positioning. Proper placement of the shoulders is vital for supporting the movement of the legs and maintaining a stable core.
By keeping the shoulders down and wide, you create a solid foundation for more advanced movements. We also explore the crucial role of the toes in the frappé process, teaching you how to use the floor to create that signature "flick" action. The class concludes with center exercises, allowing you to apply the techniques learned at the barre to the open floor.
Whether you are a true beginner or an adult dancer looking to refine your technique, this class offers the detailed feedback and demonstrations necessary to master the frappé and improve your overall ballet posture. Join Broche Ballet today and transform your practice with expert guidance.
