What You'll Learn
- Master foundational techniques including demi pliés, fondus, and enveloppés.
- Improve balance and coordination through center piqué balancé sequences.
- Execute precise weight transfers using tombé and pas de bourrée steps.
- Refine port de bras to add elegance and fluidity to your movement sequences.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 53-minute beginner ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to bridge the gap between simple exercises and fluid dance sequences, focusing on both the foundational work at the barre and the expressive movements of the center. We begin with a traditional barre sequence, focusing on demi pliés and tendus to warm up the body and establish correct alignment.
A key focus of this class is the development of smooth transitions through the fondu and enveloppé, ensuring that every movement is controlled and purposeful. As we move into the center, the challenge increases with complex footwork and weight transfers. You will learn the mechanics of the tombé and pas de bourrée, which are essential building blocks for all ballet choreography.
One of the highlights of this session is the piqué balancé, a movement that requires precise coordination between the arms (port de bras) and the legs. Our instructor breaks down the relationship between the downward heel and the corresponding arm movement, helping you find stability and elegance in your execution. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of posture and core engagement.
By repeating the combinations with slight variations, you will build muscle memory and confidence. The class concludes with a final performance of the full sequence and a traditional reverence featuring a curtsy or bow, celebrating your progress and hard work. Whether you are a dedicated beginner or a dancer looking to refine your basics, this Broche Ballet class offers the tools you need to elevate your technique and artistry.
