What You'll Learn
- Refine your rond de jambe technique with a focus on fluid transitions and torso coordination.
- Enhance your stage presence by integrating intentional breath into port de bras and adagio.
- Master the rhythmic nuances of pas de cheval and fondu set to festive, musical arrangements.
- Improve coordination during développé and pivot turns to increase movement quality.
- Build stability and energy through quick footwork and precise sous-sus transitions.
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season while deepening your technical foundations with our special Christmas Music Artistry Barre. This 37-minute session at Broche Ballet is specifically designed to transform a standard technical practice into a performance-ready experience. While many barre classes focus solely on the physical mechanics of the legs, this class prioritizes the artistry component—specifically breath, musicality, and stage presence. Throughout the class, you will be guided through a full barre sequence set to fabulous, festive music that makes every movement feel like a dance.
We start with foundational exercises like tendu and plié, quickly moving into more complex coordination. A central highlight of this session is the lovely rond de jambe combination, where we focus on the circularity of the leg and the fluid transition of the torso through port de bras. By emphasizing the allongé movement, you will learn to extend your lines and create that sought-after length that defines professional ballet. The adagio portion of the barre introduces challenging elements such as fondu, développé, and pas de cheval. Here, the instructor emphasizes the importance of breathing exercises to maintain control and focus.
Instead of just holding a position, you will learn to dance through the positions, using the music to dictate the timing of your transitions and pivot turns. We also explore the energetic dynamics of sous-sus and precise footwork, ensuring that your technique remains sharp even when the tempo picks up. Whether you are working on your arabesque line or trying to master the delicate coordination of a pas de cheval, this class provides the space to explore your individual expression. At Broche Ballet, we believe that adult dancers deserve to feel like performers from the very first exercise. This Christmas-themed class is the perfect way to maintain your flexibility, build strength, and enjoy the holiday spirit through the lens of classical dance.
