What You'll Learn
- Precise counting and execution of rond de jambe movements for better fluidity.
- Advanced engagement of the pelvic floor and inner thighs to improve stability.
- Upper body alignment techniques to keep the shoulders down and ribs closed.
- Effective transitions into a controlled sous-sus balance to build core strength.
About This Video
Prepare your body for peak performance with this comprehensive 17-minute Daily Ballet Warm-up from Broche Ballet. Whether you are prepping for a full rehearsal or simply maintaining your technique at home, this session provides the foundational structure needed to find your center and activate your muscles safely and effectively. The class begins with essential barre work, focusing on the fundamental plié.
Throughout these initial movements, our instructor emphasizes the importance of pressing the shoulders down and keeping the arms relaxed but energized. By finding this ease in the upper body, you allow for greater focus on lower body alignment and core engagement. As we transition into the rond de jambe portion of the routine, precision becomes the priority.
You will learn why counting to six is crucial for the rhythmic execution of this circular movement. The session guides you through sweeping the toes across the floor, maintaining a straight knee, and ensuring the foot is properly articulated. This is not just a leg exercise; it is a full-body coordination challenge that requires a stable pelvis and a lifted torso.
One of the unique aspects of this Broche Ballet warm-up is the specific focus on hidden support systems. We dive deep into the engagement of the pelvic floor and the inner thighs. By pulling up from the pelvic floor toward the ribs, you create a solid internal pillar that supports every turn and balance.
Squeezing the inner thighs together provides the necessary tension to maintain a clean line and prevent injury during more complex sequences. To conclude the practice, the instructor leads you through a series of balances, specifically a sous-sus balance. This final moment of stillness allows you to check in with your posture, ensure your weight is correctly distributed over your toes, and find a sense of calm before moving into your main dance session.
This daily routine is designed to build the strength, control, and muscle memory that define a disciplined dancer.
