What You'll Learn
- How to engage turnout correctly from the hip during tendu and dégagé.
- Proper arm placement and port de bras to enhance upper body control.
- Techniques for maintaining balance and alignment in arabesque and penché.
- The importance of core engagement during développé and allonger movements.
- How to transition smoothly from barre exercises to center combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive Beginner Ballet class at Broche Ballet, designed to bridge the gap between foundational barre work and graceful center practice. This 38-minute session is meticulously crafted to help you build a strong technical base while developing the artistry required for fluid movement. We begin at the barre, where the focus is on establishing correct alignment and deep core engagement.
You will progress through essential exercises including tendu, dégagé, and développé. Throughout these movements, our instructor emphasizes the importance of feeling turnout from the back of the hip, rather than forcing it from the knees or ankles. By mastering the brush of the foot against the floor, you will learn to maintain turnout while building the strength necessary for more advanced steps.
The class transitions into center work, where you will apply the stability gained at the barre to unsupported movements. We explore port de bras and arm placement to ensure your upper body remains as controlled and expressive as your lower body. Key positions such as arabesque and penché are introduced, focusing on keeping the working leg straight and the standing hip stable.
You will also practice cambré and allonger, learning how to stretch through the torso without compromising your balance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique is the foundation of freedom in dance. Whether you are revisiting the basics or just starting out, this class provides the tools to improve your flexibility, strength, and posture.
By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to transition between movements like tendu and arabesque with grace and control. Join us on the floor and experience the joy of a full ballet practice from the comfort of your home. These exercises are specifically designed to help you feel the connection between your core and your extremities, ensuring every movement is intentional and precise.
