What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a long, flat lower back during pliés and stretches
- Techniques for dropping the tailbone to achieve neutral pelvic alignment
- The relationship between pelvic floor engagement and core stability in ballet
- Proper placement of the spine and femur during coupé and fondu movements
- Methods for maintaining balance by focusing on pelvic rotation and placement
About This Video
In the world of classical dance, the foundation of every movement is proper alignment. This 23-minute Deep Dive Ballet Barre focuses specifically on achieving a flat lower back and maintaining correct pelvic alignment throughout your practice. Often, dancers struggle with an anterior pelvic tilt or "sway back," which can lead to strain and limit range of motion.
This session at Broche Ballet provides a slow, meditative, and highly detailed approach to correcting these common postural habits, making it ideal for dancers who want to move with more intention and safety. Throughout this class, we explore fundamental movements such as the plié, tendu, and fondu. You will learn how to keep the tailbone dropping toward the floor while keeping the stomach high and engaged, creating a long, neutral spine.
The instructor emphasizes the placement of the "belly button to spine" and the engagement of the pelvic floor to support your core through every transition. By focusing on the relationship between the pelvis and the femur bone, you will discover how to lift into coupé or retiré without compromising your spinal integrity or tilting the hip. This isn't just a physical workout; it's a technical deep dive.
We look at how to maintain balance while lowering down in a fondu and how to ensure the spine remains elongated even during challenging stretches. The class breaks down the mechanics of the pelvis, teaching you how to "turn" the pelvis correctly to find your center. Whether you are working on your passé or finding stability in a balancing pose, the principles of pelvic alignment remain constant.
By the end of this Broche Ballet session, you will have a significantly better understanding of how to use your core to protect your lower back and enhance your overall ballet technique. This class is perfect for dancers who appreciate a thoughtful, intellectual approach to their training, allowing for a deeper connection between the mind and the body's physical placement.
