What You'll Learn
- How to lead with the heel to maximize turnout in tendu and grand battement
- Techniques for engaging the hip socket to increase range of motion and stability
- Executing a controlled fondu with the proper 'melting' quality and alignment
- Strategies for maintaining core engagement during complex barre transitions
About This Video
Welcome to a foundational Beginner Ballet Barre session designed to deepen your understanding of classical mechanics. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the key to both beauty and longevity in dance. This 47-minute class focuses specifically on the interaction between the hips and the lower limbs, ensuring every movement is grounded in correct alignment and active turnout.
Throughout the class, you will explore how to initiate movement from the hip socket rather than the foot. We dive deep into exercises like tendu and grand battement, where the instructor emphasizes the importance of spinning the heel forward. This subtle but crucial adjustment ensures you are working from your rotation, protecting your knees and creating the long, elegant lines synonymous with classical ballet.
The lesson also places a heavy emphasis on the fondu. Often misunderstood as a simple bend and stretch, the fondu is a melting action that requires immense control and core engagement. By focusing on the transitions between plié and extension, you will develop the strength necessary for more advanced center work.
We also cover the importance of the heel-to-toe relationship—learning to let the heel lead when closing into fifth position or moving through dégagé. Whether you are a true beginner or an experienced dancer looking to clean up your basics, this video provides clear, actionable cues to help you feel the movement in your body. By the end of this session, you will have a better grasp of how to use your power and energy efficiently, allowing for a more graceful and controlled practice.
Join our Broche Ballet community and start refining your technique from the ground up today.
