What You'll Learn
- Correct execution of barre fundamentals including tendu, plié, and rond de jambe.
- Techniques for maintaining balance and control during center adagio and turns.
- How to use momentum and core engagement to power your pirouettes.
- Artistry through a short choreography sequence ending in a traditional révérence.
- Essential dance etiquette including the proper way to bow and curtsy.
About This Video
Welcome to a foundational yet rigorous 64-minute ballet class with Broche Ballet, designed to bridge the gap between simple exercises and fluid movement. This comprehensive session focuses on the essential "Barre + Center" combination, ensuring you build the strength and muscle memory needed for more advanced levels. We begin at the barre, working through foundational movements including tendu, plié, and rond de jambe.
Our instructor emphasizes proper alignment and posture, helping you find your center of gravity before moving away from the support of the barre. The second half of the class transitions into center work, where we apply the techniques practiced earlier without the aid of the barre. You will explore more complex sequences involving développé, fondu, and arabesque.
A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to the mechanics of pivoting and turning. We break down the use of momentum and spotting to help you achieve balance and control during pirouettes and other turns. By focusing on the minute details of your footwork—from the articulation of a tendu to the proper height and placement of a passé—you will develop the precision required for safe and beautiful dancing.
Beyond technical skills, this class highlights the importance of music and rhythm. Learning how to time your movements to the count is vital for any dancer. The session concludes with a short choreography piece that integrates tan lié and various transitions, culminating in a traditional révérence with a curtsy or bow.
This holistic approach ensures you don't just learn steps, but also the artistry and etiquette of ballet. Whether you are returning to dance after a break or looking to refine your beginner technique, this class offers a supportive environment to practice and repeat fundamental skills. Master your turns, improve your balance, and express your creativity with Broche Ballet.
