What You'll Learn
- Master the 'Barre without the Barre' technique to improve core stability and independent balance.
- Understand the spatial logic of écarté and arabesque to create beautiful, elongated lines.
- Execute foundational steps like tendu, glissade, and grand battement with proper turnout and alignment.
- Learn the mechanics of weight transfer through tombé and plié transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to an immersive session at Broche Ballet designed to challenge your stability and refine your classical technique. In this 37-minute 'Barre without the Barre' class, we transition away from the physical support of a traditional barre to help you find your true center of gravity. This approach is essential for developing the core strength and proprioception necessary for advanced center work and performance.
Throughout the lesson, we focus on the fundamental building blocks of ballet, including the tendu and plié. By practicing these without support, you will learn to engage your turnout muscles and stabilize your pelvis more effectively. We dive deep into the geometry of the body, exploring positions such as écarté and arabesque.
A key highlight of this class is the discussion on the logic of body placement—learning how to adjust your alignment to make the leg appear longer or shorter depending on your orientation to the audience, such as in croisé. The curriculum also introduces more dynamic movements to test your coordination. You will practice the glissade, a gliding movement that requires precise foot placement, and the grand battement, where maintaining a straight spine is vital for safety and aesthetics.
We also cover the nuances of the tombé (often described as 'tombé doucement' or a gentle fall), teaching you how to transition your weight into a plié with complete control. By working through adagio sequences that incorporate the coup-de-pied and passé, you will build the muscular endurance needed for slow, controlled movements. ' Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an intermediate dancer wanting to polish your balance, this Broche Ballet session provides a comprehensive and encouraging environment to grow your skills.
