What You'll Learn
- Refined technique for plié and relevé to improve stability and power.
- The artistry of port de bras and how to coordinate arm movements with complex footwork.
- A choreographed routine to The Nutcracker finale featuring piqué and chassé sequences.
- Proper execution of weight transfers using sous-sus and temps lié.
- Effective bilateral practice habits to maintain balance and coordination on both sides.
About This Video
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this festive 27-minute Christmas ballet class from Broche Ballet. This special practice session is designed to blend technical precision with the joy of holiday performance, featuring a unique choreographed routine set to the iconic Nutcracker finale. We begin our session at the barre, focusing on the essential foundations of ballet technique.
You will work through a series of exercises including plié and relevé to build strength and stability. Proper alignment is emphasized throughout, ensuring that your posture remains elegant and functional as you progress through more complex movements. We pay close attention to footwork, utilizing tendu and fondu to warm up the legs and refine the articulating muscles of the feet.
As the class transitions into center work and choreography, we explore the grace of port de bras. Learning how to coordinate your arm movements with your footwork is key to achieving a professional, fluid look. You will practice the piqué and chassé movements that are quintessential to classical repertoire, eventually piecing them together into a delightful sequence inspired by The Nutcracker.
We also incorporate sous-sus and temps lié to challenge your balance and weight transfer skills. Practicing on both sides of the body is a core component of this lesson, helping you maintain coordination and bilateral strength. Whether you are refining your piqué turns or perfecting your final bow, this class provides a comprehensive workout that honors the traditions of classical dance while celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your technique and bring the Nutcracker to life in your own home studio.
