What You'll Learn
- Strengthen your core and legs for powerful grand battements
- Coordinate port de bras and head movements for artistic expression
- Improve balance and ankle stability through festive relevés
- Refine vertical alignment in positions like passé and sous-sus
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season with Broche Ballet in this festive 30-minute barre class. Designed for dancers of all levels, this session combines the technical precision of classical ballet with the joyful spirit of Christmas music. Whether you are fitting in a workout on Christmas morning or looking for a way to maintain your technique during the winter holidays, this guided practice provides the perfect blend of strength, flexibility, and holiday cheer.
We begin our session at the barre with a series of foundational exercises. You will move through warm-up pliés and relevés, focusing on the articulation of the feet and the alignment of the spine. The instructor emphasizes the importance of core engagement, which serves as the anchor for every movement.
As we progress, we dive into more dynamic exercises like grand battements. We break down these powerful leg brushes to ensure you are maintaining a stable pelvis while achieving maximum range of motion. A highlight of this class is the celebration of a special birthday for Patina, which we honor through 'birthday relevés'—a sequence designed to test your balance and build calf strength.
Beyond the physical workout, this class focuses heavily on the artistry of ballet. You will practice specific port de bras and head movements to match the intensity and phrasing of the festive soundtrack. By paying attention to these subtle details, you will learn how to bring more presence and expression to your dancing.
We also incorporate passés and sous-sus to work on your vertical alignment and stability in a held balance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that dance should be both a rigorous discipline and a source of joy. This holiday-themed class encourages you to focus on your individual progress while enjoying the festive atmosphere.
By breaking down complex combinations into manageable segments, this practice ensures that you can master the mechanics of each movement before increasing the tempo. Join us for this special December 25th celebration and elevate your ballet technique with grace and holiday spirit.
