What You'll Learn
- How to synchronize port de bras timing with relevé and plié movements.
- Techniques for maintaining a lifted core and stable pelvis during balance transitions.
- The proper execution of a coupé change using demi-pointe instead of hopping.
- Strategies to improve leg rotation and turnout in enveloppé and rond de jambe.
- Refining weight transfer in tombé movements for better fluidity and control.
About This Video
In this 43-minute beginner ballet barre class from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the essential elements that transform simple steps into graceful dance: coordination, technique, and musicality. Designed for those building their foundation or dancers looking to refine their basics, this session uses a festive, themed soundtrack to keep the energy high and the phrasing clear. A primary focus of this lesson is the intricate synchronization of the upper and lower body.
You will work on timing your port de bras so that your arms and heels arrive at the peak of a relevé or the depth of a demi-plié at the exact same moment. This level of precision is what creates the seamless ballet aesthetic and builds the muscle memory necessary for more advanced center work. Technical execution remains at the forefront as we move through a traditional barre sequence.
We begin with demi-plié and grand plié, emphasizing a lifted core and a stable pelvis. By pulling up from the belly button, you will find better balance in positions like sous-sus and retiré. We also explore the nuances of weight transfer, specifically refining the tombé by lifting the standing heel before landing to ensure fluidity.
As the class progresses into ronds de jambe and enveloppés, we focus on maintaining rotation and showing the calf forward. The instructor provides detailed guidance on the coupé change, teaching you to peel the foot through demi-pointe for a smooth transition rather than a vertical hop. We conclude the barre with energetic grand battements, where the challenge lies in keeping the upper body perfectly still while executing high leg extensions.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this class offers the tools to improve your core engagement and overall phrasing. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your beginner technique and discover the joy of dancing with musical intent.
