What You'll Learn
- How to execute graceful port de bras with dramatic flair and proper alignment.
- Techniques for performing powerful and controlled grand battement.
- Improving balance and fluid transitions between passé and arabesque.
- Applying musicality to your movements using the 'Carol of the Bells' choreography.
- Building a consistent barre foundation including plié and allongé exercises.
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season with this special Christmas Eve all-level ballet class at Broche Ballet. Designed to bring festive joy to your daily practice, this 38-minute session guides you through a comprehensive barre routine that balances technical precision with holiday spirit. Whether you are at home for the holidays or in the studio, this class offers a wonderful way to maintain your technique during the winter break.
The session begins with foundational movements, emphasizing the importance of posture and alignment as you move through plié and tendu exercises. As the class progresses, we focus heavily on the artistry of port de bras, encouraging dramatic arm movements and expressive phrasing. You will work through essential techniques including passé, battement, and arabesque, all while building toward more complex combinations.
' This portion of the lesson demonstrates how to use music as a rhythmic guide for grand battement and large, expressive poses. The instructor emphasizes the transition into allongé to create long, beautiful lines that finish each movement with grace. Throughout the practice, the focus remains on building confidence and control, even in the most demanding exercises.
We conclude the session with a series of stretches and a final reverence to celebrate your hard work. This class is not just about the steps; it is about the joy of movement and expressing yourself through dance. Join our community and bring a bit of ballet magic to your Christmas Eve celebrations.
