What You'll Learn
- How to maintain stability and alignment during 'center barre' exercises without physical support.
- The technical breakdown of the pas de bourrée, including foot transitions and arm coordination.
- Techniques for identifying and executing a correct first arabesque and écarté front.
- The importance of proper coup de pied and passé placement for better balance.
- How to improve fluid port de bras and upper-body grace while staying grounded.
About This Video
Take your foundational skills to the next level with this unique 'barre without the barre' session from Broche Ballet. In this class, we transition away from the physical support of the barre to challenge your stability, core engagement, and overall coordination. Designed specifically for beginners, this lesson focuses on the transition from standing exercises to center work, ensuring you develop the necessary strength to maintain your turnout and alignment independently.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into essential ballet movements, including the plié and port de bras. You will receive detailed instruction on how to execute a pas de bourrée with correct footwork and arm placement, a vital transition step for any aspiring dancer. We also demystify the first arabesque, teaching you how to identify its specific geometry compared to other arabesque positions. By focusing on your coup de pied and passé technique, you will learn how to maintain a strong supporting leg while finding fluid movement in your working leg.
One of the primary goals of this session is mastering the connection between the upper and lower body. We explore écarté front andvarious port de bras exercises to help you find grace in your movements while maintaining a solid center. Our instructors provide constant corrections and encouragement, emphasizing the importance of keeping the back foot pointed during extensions and maintaining proper posture throughout transitions. Whether you are practicing in a studio or a small home space, this class offers the tools you need to master complex dance movements through the value of practice and repetition. Join the Broche Ballet community and find your center today.
