What You'll Learn
- Mastering the alignment of the hips and knees during demi plié and relevé.
- Executing a precise fondu en croix to build leg strength and flexibility.
- Developing the correct path and rotation for rond de jambe and cou-de-pied.
- Maintaining a centered sous-sus balance with proper weight distribution.
About This Video
Preparation is the foundation of artistic excellence. This 21-minute daily ballet warm-up is designed to awaken your muscles, align your posture, and refine your technique before diving into a full class or rehearsal. Led by our expert instructors at Broche Ballet, this routine focuses on the essential movements that every dancer needs to maintain their peak physical condition. We begin with a deliberate demi plié and relevé sequence to stretch the feet and activate the calves. Throughout these initial exercises, the focus remains on keeping the hips stable and pressing over the big toes to ensure proper alignment and weight distribution.
As the session progresses, we move into more intricate work including fondu en croix and cou-de-pied. These exercises are vital for developing the 'melting' quality required for fluid transitions while building the single-leg strength necessary for advanced combinations. You will be guided through rond de jambe movements, focusing on the rotation of the hip and the precision of the knee path. The instructor provides constant cues on keeping the knees pressing back and maintaining a level pelvis, ensuring that your technique remains clean and injury-free.
To round out the session, we incorporate balance challenges such as sous-sus and stretches designed to release tension in the arches and Achilles. By the end of this follow-along routine, you will feel refreshed, centered, and physically prepared for the demands of center work. Whether you are at home or in the studio, this structured barre sequence serves as a professional-grade ritual to ground your practice and elevate your performance. Consistency is key in ballet, and this daily warm-up provides the perfect framework to track your progress and refine your muscle memory day by day.
