What You'll Learn
- How to maintain consistent pelvis and shoulder alignment during complex weight transfers
- Proper mechanics for rond de jambe, focusing on heel lead and toe resistance
- Techniques for fondu to achieve a fluid, melting quality of movement
- Methods for using temps lié to release tension in the knees and ankles
- Precise placement for cou-de-pied and improved core engagement
About This Video
Refine your technique and find deeper stability with the Deep Dive Follow-along Barre for Pelvis & Posture. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the smallest adjustments often lead to the greatest breakthroughs in a dancer's journey. This 22-minute class is specifically designed for those who appreciate a slow, meditative, and highly detailed approach to their training.
Rather than rushing through combinations, we focus on the how and why behind every movement to ensure your foundation is rock solid. The primary focus of this session is the relationship between the pelvis and the shoulders. Maintaining proper alignment through the torso is the secret to a stable center and effortless extensions.
Throughout the barre, you will be guided to check your posture constantly, ensuring that your weight is correctly placed and your core is engaged. This awareness helps prevent common injuries and builds the refined aesthetic associated with classical ballet. As you follow along, you will work through essential exercises including rond de jambe, fondu, and temps lié.
The instructor provides detailed feedback on the mechanics of the rond de jambe, emphasizing the importance of dragging the toe along the floor and leading with the heel to maintain turnout. In the fondu section, the focus shifts to the melting quality of the movement, coordinating the bending and stretching of both legs simultaneously. We also address the often-overlooked temps lié, which is excellent for releasing unnecessary tension in the knees and ankles.
By focusing on smooth weight transfers, you will learn how to move through space with grace and precision. Whether you are working on your cou-de-pied placement or practicing a rond de jambe en l'air, this class offers the corrections needed to elevate your practice. This session will leave you feeling aligned, grounded, and technically refreshed.
