What You'll Learn
- Refining the depth and control of foundational pliés and tendus.
- Enhancing artistry through expressive port de bras and holiday-themed choreography.
- Mastering temps lié to improve weight transfer and fluid transitions.
- Refining footwork and articulation using pas de cheval and rond de jambe.
- Improving upper body flexibility and line through cambré and allongé.
About This Video
Spend your holiday morning or evening with Broche Ballet in this specialized Christmas Eve Barre session. This class is uniquely designed to provide a relaxing yet effective workout that fits perfectly into your holiday schedule. While the season is busy, taking a moment for your ballet practice can bring a sense of calm and continuity to your training.
We focus heavily on the foundational building blocks of classical technique: the plié and the tendu. In this session, our instructor guides you through a festive routine that blends technical precision with the joy of the season. You will work on your port de bras, learning how to use your arms to express holiday cheer while maintaining the strength and structure required in classical ballet.
We explore movements like temps lié and pas de cheval, which help develop a sense of flow and rhythm. By focusing on these specific elements, you can improve your weight distribution and foot articulation even in a shorter practice session. Throughout the class, there is a strong emphasis on upper body carriage.
You will practice cambré to find flexibility in your spine and allongé to create long, elegant lines. These movements are essential for developing the professional dancer aesthetic and ensuring that your artistry matches your technical ability. We also incorporate tombé to practice shifting weight gracefully and penché to test our stability and core engagement.
This holistic approach ensures that even in a short barre, every part of your body is thoughtfully addressed and warmed up. The session concludes with a grand finale and traditional bows, allowing you to finish your practice with a sense of accomplishment. The use of melodic piano accompaniment helps to set a festive mood, making this more than just a workout—it is a holiday celebration.
Join Broche Ballet this Christmas Eve to keep your passion for dance alive during the most wonderful time of the year.
