What You'll Learn
- How to use port de bras to convey emotion and storytelling through dance.
- Techniques for building physical energy and intensity in response to musical shifts.
- Technical execution of grand battement and sus-sous within a flowing combination.
- Building lower body stamina through a celebratory 33-relevé challenge.
About This Video
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Broche Ballet in this special 30-minute Christmas Day barre session. This class is uniquely designed to blend technical precision with the joy of festive celebration, making it the perfect way to stay active and inspired during the holidays. Throughout the lesson, we focus on building energy and intensity, mirroring the shifts in the music to create a truly expressive dance experience. We begin with foundational movements like the plié and progress through a comprehensive barre routine that challenges both the body and the mind.
A highlight of this session is our focus on port de bras; you will learn how subtle movements of the arms and head can convey deep emotion and tell a story, elevating your dancing from mere exercise to true artistry. The class also incorporates technical challenges such as grand battement and sus-sous, ensuring that your muscles are engaged and your alignment remains sharp. These exercises are paired with a focus on musical interpretation, teaching you how to listen to the tempo and mood to inform your movement quality.
In addition to the Christmas festivities, we celebrate a special milestone for a community member, Patina, with a challenging set of 33 celebratory relevés. This segment is designed to build calf strength and stamina while fostering the supportive, community-driven spirit that Broche Ballet is known for. Whether you are looking to maintain your technique over the winter break or simply want to dance to some holiday cheer, this class offers a balanced mix of rigor and radiance. By the end of this 30-minute practice, you will feel energized, accomplished, and more connected to the expressive potential of your ballet technique. Join us at the barre to make your Christmas morning both graceful and strong.