What You'll Learn
- Mastering proper hip alignment and core engagement to prevent injury and improve stability.
- The mechanics of precise foot articulation in tendu and transitions to demi-pointe.
- How to execute stable cou-de-pied and retiré positions with correct hip placement.
- Techniques for weight transfer and fluid movement through temps lié.
- Using floor pressure and oppositional forces to increase control and power.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this 22-minute 'Deep Dive' follow-along barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed for dancers who appreciate a slow, meditative, and highly detailed approach to training. By facing the barre, you remove the challenge of one-handed balance, allowing you to focus entirely on your internal mechanics, pelvic stability, and core engagement. Throughout this class, we explore the nuances of fundamental movements such as tendu, cou-de-pied, and retiré, ensuring every transition is executed with precision.
Our instructor guides you through the essential principles of body alignment and positioning, emphasizing how to avoid 'gridlock' in the hips. You will learn to navigate the delicate balance between tension and relaxation, using your breath to stabilize your movements. The class highlights the importance of the supporting leg's strength and the articulation of the foot through demi-pointe. Exercises like temps lié are broken down to help you master weight transfers and oppositional forces, while work à la seconde helps refine your turnout and hip flexor engagement.
Whether you are a beginner establishing your foundation or an experienced dancer looking to reset your technique, this class offers a restorative space to focus on the 'why' behind the movement. We emphasize using the floor as a constant reference point to improve stability and power. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to maintain a straight working leg, engage your core for maximum control, and execute every movement with the grace and accuracy required for professional-level ballet. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your artistry and build a stronger, more mindful practice.
