What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of a stable fondu while maintaining leveled hips.
- Improve grand battement height and control with proper pelvic alignment.
- Refine arm positions and coordination during tendu and plié sequences.
- Understand the importance of core engagement and finding tallness in every pose.
- Identify and fix common technical errors in arabesque and passé positions.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive Beginner Ballet Barre session at Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed to bridge the gap between basic movements and technical precision. We start with fundamental warm-ups like plié and tendu, focusing on the quality of movement from the very first minute.
The core of this lesson dives deep into the fondu and grand battement, two essential movements that build the strength and stability required for center work. Throughout the 48-minute session, you will receive specific corrections on hip alignment—ensuring they remain level and square even as the leg moves through various heights and directions. We emphasize the concept of tallness at the peak of every movement, helping you find your center of gravity and improve your balance.
The instructor guides you through complex coordination, including passé and arabesque positions, while keeping the upper body stable and the obliques properly engaged. You will learn the importance of the standing leg's strength during a fondu and how to maintain a facing-front posture even when the choreography feels like it is twisting toward the barre. We conclude the barre with grand battement, exploring different heights and various arm positions to challenge your dynamic control.
This class was filmed on a special occasion—Kelsey's birthday—so there is an extra layer of joy and celebration infused into the technical hard work. Whether you are looking to polish your foundations or need a slow, detailed walk-through of intermediate concepts, this video provides the technical corrections necessary for long-term growth. Join our Broche Ballet community as we refine your technique, one relevé at a time.
By focusing on these details, you will develop the muscle memory needed for more advanced center work. Every tendu is executed with a focus on the floor connection, and every plié is used as a moment to find deeper turnout and more efficient power.
