What You'll Learn
- Techniques for maintaining stability and balance during a 360-degree promenade
- How to properly engage the glutes and hip flexors to support turnout
- The mechanical connection between the standing heel and the back of the hip
- Executing precise movements like coupé de pied and passé with controlled alignment
- Developing a 'toasty' muscle state through a series of spicy, flow-based barre exercises
About This Video
Welcome to your new favorite daily ritual. This 20-minute follow-along ballet warm-up is designed to get your heart rate up and your muscles firing for peak performance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that a thorough warm-up is the foundation of a successful rehearsal or class. This "super spicy" session isn't just about movement; it's about intentional conditioning and technical refinement through a series of flows and turns.
We begin at the barre with a sequence of pliés and ronds de jambe to lubricate the joints and find our center. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper turnout, encouraging you to keep your hips facing square to the front while finding rotation deep within the hip socket. You will work through coupé de pied and passé positions, focusing on precision and the engagement of the glutes and hip flexors to build the strength required for advanced movements.
One of the core focuses of this routine is balance and control. You will practice the promenade, where understanding the connection between the back of the hip and the movement of the standing heel is vital. By mastering this physical relationship, you can maintain a steady axis even during complex transitions. Whether you are working en croix or holding a position à la seconde, the goal is to develop a "toasty" feeling in the muscles while maintaining impeccable alignment and posture.
This practice is perfect for the dancer who needs a quick but comprehensive way to prepare for physical activity. By the end of the session, you'll have worked through a variety of exercises that challenge your stability and flexibility. Join Broche Ballet for this energizing routine and feel the difference that a professional-grade warm-up makes in your daily dance practice.
