What You'll Learn
- Master fundamental barre movements including tendu, dégagé, and grand rond de jambe.
- Improve physical stamina and focus through extended repetitive dance combinations.
- Coordinate upper body port de bras with lower body movements for graceful execution.
- Develop better balance and control during slow adagio work and développé sequences.
- Refine posture and alignment to ensure a safe and effective ballet practice.
About This Video
Build your technical foundation and physical endurance with this 44-minute Beginner Ballet Barre class at Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to challenge your stamina through the use of long, repetitive combinations. By repeating sequences, you allow your body to settle into the movement, deepening muscle memory and providing the opportunity to refine your alignment in real-time.
The class guides you through a comprehensive series of traditional barre exercises, beginning with a focus on proper posture and core engagement. You will practice essential footwork including tendu and dégagé, ensuring precision in every strike and close. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to port de bras, where you will learn to synchronize fluid arm movements with your lower body work.
The instructor emphasizes maintaining a consistent arm height and avoiding tension in the shoulders, even as the legs move through complex patterns like grand rond de jambe. We also explore the mechanics of the développé, focusing on control and range of motion. To test your stability, the class incorporates flat balancing and sustained adagio sequences.
These slower movements, including port de bras and arabesque, are crucial for developing the strength and grace required for center work. By the end of this practice, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain control throughout transitions and how to use your breath to sustain energy during longer combinations. Whether you are a dedicated beginner or an experienced dancer looking to return to basics, this repetitive format offers a meditative yet rigorous way to improve your ballet technique.
Join us at the barre to strengthen your body and sharpen your focus.
