What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of maintaining maximum rotation during the sinking and rising phases of a fondu.
- Correct placement and foot articulation in cou-de-pied to ensure a clean, professional line.
- Strategic use of the 'heel forward' principle to stabilize the standing leg and pelvic alignment.
- How to execute controlled leg developments and enveloppé movements with precision and grace.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized Deep Dive session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers who crave a slower, more meditative approach to their training. In this 25-minute follow-along technique barre, we focus specifically on the mechanics of the fondu—the essential 'melting' movement that serves as the foundation for powerful jumps and controlled landings. This class is not just a workout; it is a technical refinement session intended to help you understand the intricate relationship between rotation and weight placement.
Throughout the lesson, we emphasize the importance of maintaining turnout from the hip, particularly as you transition through cou-de-pied. You will learn how to keep the heel forward and the knee back, ensuring that your rotation remains active rather than passive. The instructor provides detailed cues on how to engage the calf muscles and maintain a stable standing leg while developing the working leg to the front, side, and back. By slowing down the tempo, we allow the body to find the correct alignment and posture required for more advanced center work.
Key focuses include the enveloppé movement and finding precision in second position. We explore how to control the descent into a fondu without losing the lift in the supporting side, a common challenge for many intermediate dancers. Whether you are looking to fix a specific technical habit or simply want to deepen your mind-body connection at the barre, this class offers the tools to elevate your practice. Join us at Broche Ballet for this detailed exploration of strength, flexibility, and classical form, and discover how a focused deep dive can transform your daily dancing.
