What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination of breath and movement during extensions and cambré.
- Refine your arabesque line and core engagement for better stability and length.
- Explore three different variations for finishing the grand pop-up sequence, including pirouette options.
- Execute precise plié and passé movements with a focus on turn-out and placement.
- Improve your transition work from the barre to the center through controlled finishes.
About This Video
Bring the magic of the holidays into your home studio with this special Christmas Eve Ballet Barre class from Broche Ballet. This comprehensive session is designed to blend the joy of the season with rigorous technical practice, ensuring you maintain your strength and grace during the holidays. Led by our expert instructor, this class takes you through a traditional barre sequence that emphasizes both fluid movement and technical precision in a celebratory atmosphere.
The class begins with a foundational sequence of pliés, focusing on grounding your weight and finding length through the spine. As we transition through movements like dégagé and passé, we emphasize the importance of core engagement and proper breathing. Learning to synchronize your breath with your movements—especially during demanding stretches and when reaching through the palm—is key to achieving that effortless balletic look. We dive deep into the mechanics of the arabesque, ensuring correct alignment and a long, energized line from your fingertips to your toes.
A highlight of this festive session is the "grand pop-up" finale. This sequence offers dancers three distinct ways to finish, allowing you to tailor the challenge to your current skill level. You can choose to transition into a plié to prepare for back movements, challenge your balance with a plié passé or a full pirouette, or focus on a clean, elegant descent. Throughout the exercise, the instructor provides cues on how to keep the leg long and the torso supported, particularly during cambré movements where looking toward the hand adds that final touch of artistry. Whether you are taking a break from holiday preparations or making dance your Christmas tradition, this class offers a perfect balance of festive cheer and technical growth.
