What You'll Learn
- Master the nuance of breath-led movement to enhance your musicality.
- Develop stage presence by varying movement dynamics between repetitions.
- Refine technical execution of développé, pas de cheval, and port de bras.
- Learn to use the music to influence spinal alignment and emotional expression.
- Integrate plié as a dynamic tool for balance and control in transitions.
About This Video
In this special 42-minute Celebration Artistry Barre session at Broche Ballet, we invite you to go beyond the physical mechanics of dance and tap into the soulful expression of your movement. This particular class holds a deep emotional weight as we celebrate a milestone for one of our students, Solange, marking her final chemotherapy treatment. It serves as a beautiful reminder that ballet is not just about the steps we take, but the community we build and the emotions we share through our art.
Throughout the class, we focus on several key technical elements that define an advanced sense of artistry. You will work through intricate sequences involving pas de chat and rond de jambe, emphasizing the flow and breath that connects these movements. We explore the specific port de bras used in pas de cheval, which differs from traditional movements by lifting upward in a 'V' shape rather than simply picking up from the bottom.
This distinction is vital for dancers looking to refine their stage presence and stylistic nuance. One of the most valuable lessons in this session is the concept of dynamic repetition. The instructor guides you to keep your first set of movements small and reserved, allowing you to find your placement.
On the second repetition, you are encouraged to give bigger motion, filling the space and allowing your body to feel the life of the music. This approach helps dancers develop a sense of performance quality even during a standard barre routine. Technical precision is also addressed with développé, where we focus on a soft finish and using breath to sustain the movement.
We also dive into how the music can fundamentally change your spine and mood. By allowing your elbows to express emotion and your plié to maintain control, you transform a simple exercise into a powerful performance. Whether you are refining your pas de chat or your port de bras, this class will challenge you to connect your thoughts and emotions to every brush of the floor.
