What You'll Learn
- Mastering tendus and pas de cheval in multiple spatial directions.
- Techniques for pivoting and turning at the barre with stability.
- Understanding the relationship between the supporting leg and directional shifts.
- Developing the mental agility to reverse combinations independently.
- Using the back foot to generate momentum for forward-moving steps.
About This Video
Welcome to the next stage of your dance journey with Broche Ballet. In this first installment of our four-week series, we dive deep into the complexities of body directions and transitions at the barre. While beginner classes often focus on the mechanics of the legs, moving into intermediate levels requires a sophisticated understanding of how the body relates to the room and the barre itself.
This session focuses on mastering tendus and pas de cheval while introducing the challenging concept of turning and pivoting at the barre. You will learn how to maintain your alignment while shifting between front, side, and back directions. We specifically explore movements en face and in positions like écarté to build the spatial logic necessary for advanced center work.
A key highlight of this class is the development of cognitive mapping. Our instructor encourages you to mentally translate patterns to the second side before being guided through them, building the mental agility required for professional-level choreography. We also address common technical hurdles, such as using the back foot to provide the necessary push for forward transitions, ensuring your movements are as powerful as they are graceful.
By integrating these directional changes at the barre, you transform a static exercise into a dynamic preparation for the stage. Whether you are refining your pas de cheval or practicing your first pivots, this class provides the technical foundation needed to move with confidence and precision. Join us as we move beyond the basics and explore the artistry of directional movement.
