What You'll Learn
- How to maintain consistent turnout from the hips while transitioning between plié and relevé.
- The secret to a stable single-leg fondu by engaging the inner thighs and grounding the standing heel.
- Proper upper body alignment and core engagement to support a controlled arabesque.
- Techniques to prevent heel slipping and maintain rotation while working on demi-pointe.
- Detailed foot placement in cou-de-pied and passé for cleaner transitions.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized session at Broche Ballet designed for the dancer who craves precision and depth. This Deep Dive barre class moves beyond the surface, offering a slow, meditative environment to explore the intricacies of hip control and leg placement. We specifically target the mechanics of the single-leg fondu and the stability required for a high, controlled arabesque.
Our instructor guides you through a series of intentional exercises starting at the barre. You will focus on the fundamental plié and relevé, ensuring that as you rise to demi-pointe, your heels remain stable and your turnout is initiated from the hips rather than the floor. We tackle common challenges, such as the tendency for the heel to slip during transitions from a demi-plié to a relevé.
By grounding the back heel and engaging the inner thighs, you will find a new sense of lift and security in your balance. The core of this class focuses on the fondu—the melting action that is the foundation of powerful jumps and graceful adagio. By practicing single-leg fondu with a focus on hip alignment, you prepare the body for the demands of an arabesque.
You will learn to keep the sternum down and the belly button lifted, preventing the ribcage from splaying and maintaining a strong, long line through the spine. Throughout the class, we emphasize the importance of rotating the legs in and out on demi-pointe while keeping the heels firmly in place. This detailed approach to turnout ensures that your rotation is functional and supported by the deep external rotators.
Whether you are working on your cou-de-pied or passing through a passé, this class provides the anatomical cues necessary to improve your overall ballet technique. Join us for this 24-minute session to refine your control and find stillness in your movement.
