What You'll Learn
- How to maintain proper alignment and verticality without the physical support of a barre.
- Techniques for engaging the core and glutes to find stability during plié and tendu sequences.
- The importance of upper back energy and shoulder control to stay balanced during passé movements.
- Strategies for improving weight placement on demi-pointe to prepare for turns and jumps.
About This Video
Have you ever felt overly reliant on the barre during your favorite ballet exercises? This 38-minute Center Barre class from Broche Ballet is designed to help you break that dependency and find your true center. In this comprehensive practice session, we take traditional exercises—like tendu, plié, and dégagé—and move them directly into the middle of the floor. Without the physical support of a horizontal rail, you are challenged to engage your core, glutes, and back muscles in a whole new way to maintain your vertical axis.
Our instructor leads you through a carefully structured series of movements that emphasize proper alignment and turnout. You will begin with a thorough warm-up to prepare the body for the unique balance requirements of center work. As the class progresses, combinations become more complex, incorporating passé and cou-de-pied movements. One of the primary focuses of this session is the role of the upper back; by keeping energy lifted through the spine and maintaining strong shoulder control, you prevent the weight of the working leg from pulling you forward or off-balance.
Throughout the video, you will receive expert cues on finding a stable demi-pointe and transitioning gracefully between positions like seconde and allongé. We also explore how center barre foundations translate into dynamic movements such as turns and jumps. Whether you are practicing in a professional studio or a small space at home, this class is an invaluable tool for improving overall stability, refining technique, and reducing the risk of injury. By mastering these center-based exercises, you will build the muscle memory and confidence required for advanced adagio and allegro work. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your artistry through the discipline of center barre.
