What You'll Learn
- How to integrate breath with movement for fluid transitions and enhanced musicality.
- Techniques for refining classical positions including the arabesque, chassé, and relevé.
- Methods for using port de bras and upper body expression to convey dramatic emotion.
- Strategies to maintain technical precision while performing to modern pop arrangements.
- Ways to hold and release energy to create professional-level dynamics in your dancing.
About This Video
Welcome to an immersive 44-minute ballet experience with Broche Ballet. This Artistry Barre class is specifically designed to help dancers move beyond the mechanical and into the emotional heart of dance. Set to a selection of beautiful pop covers, including a nostalgic and dramatic sequence inspired by 'My Heart Will Go On,' this session focuses on the synergy between breath, musicality, and stage presence.
Throughout the class, we explore essential movements such as the arabesque, chassé, and tombé. The instructor guides you through intricate combinations that challenge your technical execution while encouraging a soft, expressive quality. We pay close attention to the demi-plié as the foundation for fluid movement and the relevé for finding strength and balance.
One of the highlights of this practice is the emphasis on temps lié and cambré, where the focus shifts to how the arms and upper body convey emotion. You will learn how to hold and release energy to create dynamic shifts in your performance. By incorporating dramatic poses—like the iconic 'Titanic' stance—into traditional combinations, you will learn how to modify movements to add a personal touch.
This class emphasizes that ballet is not just about the steps, but how those steps are connected through breath and intention. Whether you are refining your pas de chat or perfecting the alignment of your port de bras, this video provides the corrections and feedback necessary to elevate your practice. The importance of breathing and calmness cannot be overstated; it is the thread that connects a simple chassé to a striking arabesque.
By focusing on the structure and flow of each combination, you will learn to avoid the confusion that often comes with complex choreography, allowing you to focus on the nuance of the performance. Join us at Broche Ballet for a session that celebrates the beauty of movement and the joy of dancing to music that resonates with the soul. Take a breath, find your center at the barre, and let the music guide your artistry.
