What You'll Learn
- Maintain alignment during weight transfers in temps lié and tendu.
- Execute a controlled développé by finding stability in the passé position first.
- Use upper back engagement to stabilize the torso during high grand battement movements.
- Coordinate fluid port de bras with foundational center floor exercises.
- Improve spatial awareness and head placement for better overall balance.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 39-minute session designed to take your practice to the next level. At Broche Ballet, we believe that true stability comes from within. In this Beginner Ballet Center Barre class, we remove the physical support of the barre to help you find your own verticality and strength.
This session is specifically crafted to challenge your balance through a series of fundamental exercises performed in the center of the room. We begin with essential movements like plié and tendu, focusing heavily on proper alignment and weight distribution. You will learn the importance of placing the leg down precisely in second position before pushing off to a tendu close, ensuring your legs are correctly aligned throughout the transition.
As we move into more complex sequences like temps lié and rond de jambe, the focus shifts to patience and control. One of the key takeaways from this lesson is the need to sustain your balance in passé before unfolding into a développé. Rushing these transitions often leads to a loss of center, so we emphasize taking your time to find stability first.
The class also dives deep into the mechanics of the grand battement. This powerful movement requires more than just leg strength; it demands total body coordination. You will practice keeping your head positioned over your body as the leg returns to the floor, using subtle engagements of the upper back to counteract the natural tendency to collapse forward as the leg reaches its peak height.
By mastering these small upper-body actions, you will find significantly more stability in your jumps and center work. Throughout the class, we incorporate expressive port de bras to coordinate your arm movements with your footwork. Whether you are practicing a simple retiré or a full grand battement, this class provides the technical foundation needed to dance with confidence and grace.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we explore the beauty of ballet technique and build the core strength necessary for advanced artistry.
