What You'll Learn
- Techniques for integrating shoulder control with jumping power
- How to engage the 'harness' of the core for better height and stability
- The mechanics of the 'slow-mo push' to maximize floor pressure and takeoff
- Proper timing and coordination between the arms, legs, and torso during a jump
- Specific conditioning exercises using tombé and relevé to prepare for sautés
About This Video
Mastering the art of the jump in ballet requires far more than just strong legs. It is a full-body endeavor that relies on coordination, timing, and the strategic use of your 'harness'—the core and upper body. In this second week of our series at Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the conditioning exercises necessary to build a powerful foundation for your allegro work.
Our focus is on shoulder control and the mechanics of the 'slow-mo push' to ensure your takeoff is as efficient and controlled as possible. One of the most common mistakes dancers make is isolating the legs during a jump. Without the support of the arms and shoulders, your sautés lack the necessary lift and stability.
In this class, we explore how the downward pressure of the arms can actually help your hips move upward. By controlling the shoulders, you create a stable frame that allows the power from your plié to travel through your body and into the floor. This coordination is essential for achieving the height and lightness expected in professional ballet.
Throughout the session, we will work on layering technique through specific conditioning movements. We start with demi-pointe work and tombé sequences to wake up the feet and ankles. These exercises emphasize the importance of pushing through the floor.
The instructor guides you to feel every inch of the foot as it leaves the ground, transforming a simple push into an explosive movement. By slowing down the mechanics, we can identify and correct alignment issues before they become habits in faster combinations. Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, Broche Ballet provides the tools you need to understand the 'why' behind the movement.
We focus on the timing of the bounce in the knees and the placement of the shoulders at the peak of the jump. By the end of this class, you will have a better understanding of how to plug all your power together, from the deep plié to the final point of the toes in the air. Join us as we build the strength and control required for beautiful, effortless jumps.
