Beginner Ballet Flexibility and Stretching Flow

Unlock your body's potential with this focused 11-minute flexibility session designed specifically for the needs of a dancer. In this Broche Ballet class, we dive deep into the fundamental building blocks of movement: mobility and supple strength. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to supplement your work at the barre, this flow provides the essential tools to open up your hip flexors, lower back, and hamstrings safely and effectively.

We begin with a dynamic warm-up that encourages a full range of motion by reaching forward and folding over to wake up the muscles. You will learn specific techniques to target the front of the hips by tucking the pelvis and rocking back in a seated position, a movement that is vital for achieving the correct alignment in your ballet technique. Our sequence also focuses on the quadriceps and the lower back, ensuring you have the support needed for long-term progress.

Strengthening the lower back is critical for any dancer aiming to improve their arabesque or maintain a lifted carriage. By squeezing the shoulder blades together and lifting the forearms off the floor, you will build the muscular awareness required for professional-looking lines. We also address hamstring flexibility, exploring stretches over the legs with feet both pointed and flexed to maximize the stretch through the entire posterior chain.

Throughout the session, we emphasize the importance of core and glute engagement. By pressing the tops of the feet into the floor and driving the elbows down, you create a stable base that allows for deeper, safer stretching. This class is an excellent way to cool down after a full technique session or to use as a standalone mobility practice to keep your body feeling fluid and responsive.

Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your flexibility and feel more at ease in every movement.