What You'll Learn
- Master the coordination of breath and movement to enhance your stage presence.
- Execute precise grand battement and arabesque with proper alignment.
- Develop musicality by phrasing movements to holiday classics like Carol of the Bells.
- Improve balance and control during pirouettes and sustained adagio work.
About This Video
Step into the studio with Broche Ballet for a festive and focused Christmas Artistry Barre session. This approximately 37-minute class is designed to help you bridge the gap between mechanical movement and true artistic expression. Set to a holiday soundtrack including the iconic Carol of the Bells, this class challenges your musicality while grounding you in fundamental ballet technique.
Throughout the lesson, we focus on the importance of breath and relaxation within demanding movements. You will work through a comprehensive barre sequence, starting with gentle pliés and moving into more complex exercises like développé and grand battement. Each exercise is an opportunity to refine your alignment and posture, ensuring that every movement is both safe and aesthetically pleasing.
We pay special attention to the allongé of the arms and the lift of the arabesque, teaching you how to fill the space around you with intention. Beyond basic mechanics, this class emphasizes the artistry in Artistry Barre. You will learn how to incorporate different emotions and expressions into your dance, transforming a simple relevé or pirouette into a moment of performance.
By focusing on stage presence even during barre work, you develop the habits necessary for confident center work and stage performance. Whether you are perfecting your balance in a retiré or finding the power in your frappé, this class provides the technical cues and artistic inspiration needed to elevate your practice during the holiday season.
