Christmas Ballet Class: Festive Pliés, Tendus, and Rélevés

Embrace the holiday spirit with Broche Ballet's festive Christmas Day class. This 27-minute session is designed to bring joy and technical refinement to your practice, making it the perfect way to stay active during the holiday season. Set to the enchanting holiday arrangements of Bruno Rocco, you will be guided through a comprehensive barre that emphasizes both foundational strength and artistic expression. We begin with a focus on demi-plié and grand plié across various positions, where the instructor highlights the essential connection between breath and movement. You will learn to use your inhale to drive the lift in every relevé and your exhale to find depth and stability in your plié.

As the session progresses, the combinations become more dynamic, incorporating rhythmic tendu exercises. A highlight of this class is the festive 'ringing the bell' en cloche sequence, which challenges your coordination and lower body strength while maintaining a celebratory feel. You will also work through enveloppé transitions and graceful temps lié to improve your weight transfers and fluidity. Every movement is an opportunity to refine your alignment and build the control necessary for advanced center work.

Artistry is never an afterthought at Broche Ballet. Throughout the class, you will focus on the reach and fluidity of your port de bras, ensuring your eyes follow your hands to create a complete, expressive line. By dancing to holiday classics like 'Carol of the Bells' and 'Silver Bells', you will enhance your musicality and phrasing, learning to breathe life into every step. The class concludes with sustained sous-sous and fondu exercises to test your balance and focus. Whether you are a dedicated student looking to maintain your technique or simply want to celebrate the day through dance, this festive barre offers the perfect blend of holiday cheer and professional instruction.