What You'll Learn
- How to initiate turnout from the hip and maintain it through the heel.
- Techniques for core stability using pelvic floor engagement.
- Precision in foot articulation through tendu and dégagé combinations.
- Developing ankle strength for stable relevé and demi-pointe work.
- Proper alignment of the shoulders, hips, and ankles for better balance.
About This Video
Welcome to your essential daily routine at Broche Ballet. This 19-minute follow-along barre warmup is designed specifically for dancers who want to refine their technique and prepare their bodies for more complex movement. Consistency is the secret to progress in ballet, and this session focuses on the fundamental elements that every dancer needs: turnout, foot strength, and core stability.
Throughout this practice, our instructor guides you through a series of classic barre exercises, starting in a stable first position and progressing into fifth. You will work through meticulous tendu and dégagé combinations that challenge your precision, speed, and weight placement. We emphasize the "heel forward" movement, ensuring that your turnout is initiated from the hip rather than the ankle.
This anatomical focus is vital for protecting your joints and achieving the clean, classical line that defines a ballet dancer. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to building strength and articulation through the feet. By practicing controlled relevé and working through demi-pointe, you will develop the power and flexibility necessary for jumps, balances, and eventually, pointe work.
We also focus heavily on "the hidden work"—the engagement of the pelvic floor and the stabilization of the core. By lifting through the ears and keeping the pelvis tucked under, you maintain a flat lower back, which prevents strain and allows for greater freedom of movement in the legs during combinations like coupé or retiré. This warmup is more than just a workout; it is a lesson in body awareness.
You will learn to monitor the alignment of your shoulders, hips, and ankles to find a centered, confident balance. The session concludes with a focused cool-down, including pedaling through the feet to release the calves and a deep stretch over the legs to maintain long, lean muscles. Whether you are using a professional barre or a sturdy piece of furniture at home, this daily practice will transform your technique from the ground up.
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