What You'll Learn
- Master the retiré position with proper hip alignment and knee turnout.
- Develop stable balance through core engagement and upper body posture.
- Execute precise grand battement en croix and coup-de-pied movements.
- Improve transitions and footwork 'flick' during dégagé and tendu exercises.
- Apply barre techniques to center floor turning drills and balance challenges.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 41-minute beginner ballet class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to help adult dancers build a rock-solid technical foundation. This session focuses on two critical elements of classical dance: achieving effortless balance and mastering the retiré position. Throughout the class, you will be guided through a series of exercises that transition from the barre to the center floor, ensuring you develop the strength and control necessary for more advanced movements.
We begin at the barre with essential plié and stretching exercises to warm up the body and establish proper alignment. A major emphasis is placed on the upper body; you will learn how to keep your shoulders level and your head positioned correctly to maintain a stable center of gravity. As the class progresses through tendus and dégagés, the instructor provides detailed guidance on the 'flick' of the foot and the engagement of the core muscles.
The heart of this practice session dives deep into the retiré and passé positions. You will practice drawing the foot up to the knee with precision, focusing on keeping the hips square and forward. The instructor also covers the nuances of coup-de-pied and grand battement en croix, helping you understand how to maintain control even during large, powerful movements.
Moving away from the barre, you will apply these concepts to center floor drills, including turns and balance challenges. By focusing on the small details—such as hip placement and core engagement—you will find it easier to master complex combinations. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this class offers the encouraging, professional instruction needed to elevate your ballet technique.
Join Broche Ballet today and take the next step in your dance journey.
