What You'll Learn
- Mastering grand battement without compromising shoulder alignment
- Developing core stability to maintain an upright spine during high extensions
- Improving balance and control through focused passé and retiré exercises
- Coordinating dynamic leg movements with steady, graceful port de bras
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 41-minute session from Broche Ballet. Designed for the ambitious beginner, this class bridges the gap between basic movements and the fluid coordination required for intermediate levels. The primary focus of this session is the grand battement, a foundational power movement that requires significant core strength and postural awareness.
Throughout the exercises, you will learn to navigate the challenge of keeping your shoulders level and your spine upright, even as the leg reaches its maximum height. We specifically address the common tendency to tilt the torso or unintentionally lift the arm as the leg rises, providing actionable cues to help you keep your port de bras stable and parallel to the floor. Beyond power, this class emphasizes the precision of the passé.
By focusing on the transition and the hold, you will build the stabilizer muscles necessary for perfect balance. The instructor guides you through various barre exercises, offering detailed feedback on alignment to ensure you aren't just moving, but dancing with correct form. Whether you are working on the fluidity of a penché or perfecting your battement to the front, side, and back, this class offers a challenging pace that keeps the heart rate up while demanding technical accuracy.
This workout is an excellent way to refine your technique and gain the confidence to take your ballet journey to new heights. Practice makes perfect, and with our guidance on coordination and upright posture, you will see noticeable improvements in your control and grace.
