What You'll Learn
- Refine pas de bourrée technique with a focus on quick foot transitions and weight transfer
- Master momentum control when moving between rapid and slow center combinations
- Apply proper breathing techniques to maintain stamina and fluidity throughout a full class
- Coordinate arm placement and pathways with specific leg movements for better balance
- Strengthen alignment in sus-sous and plié to improve stability during footwork
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive beginner ballet class with Broche Ballet, designed to bridge the gap between simple movements and fluid combinations. This session provides a full hour of instruction, beginning at the barre to ground your technique and moving into the center to challenge your coordination and footwork. Whether you are a brand-new dancer or returning to the studio, this class offers the detailed breakdown necessary to master classical forms in an encouraging, structured environment.
The lesson starts with a traditional barre sequence, focusing on fundamental alignment and warming up the feet through tendu and dégagé combinations. A key theme throughout this class is the refinement of footwork, particularly the pas de bourrée. The instructor emphasizes the importance of picking up the back foot during quick transitions, a common hurdle for beginners that can lead to confusion and loss of rhythm. By mastering this sequence with precision, you will build the agility required for more advanced allegro work later in your training.
In the center, the class shifts focus to double-time exercises and transitioning between different speeds. You will learn how to contain your momentum during rapid movements so that you do not overshoot your placement. The instructor provides critical insights into breathing, explaining how proper breath control helps manage energy and keeps the body calm during demanding sequences. We also explore the sus-sous position and plié transitions, ensuring your weight remains centered and your spine stays long to maintain balance without needing to put the foot down prematurely.
Coordination is another major focus, specifically the relationship between the legs and arms. You will learn the correct arm pathways to accompany specific leg movements, helping you achieve the graceful, unified look of a seasoned dancer. This class is an excellent opportunity to slow down, correct common habits, and build a strong technical foundation that will serve you throughout your ballet journey. Join us at the barre and find your flow with Broche Ballet.
