What You'll Learn
- Master the use of the développé to set a precise target for turnout in grand battement.
- Improve coordination between foot and hand movements for more fluid transitions.
- Engage the inner thighs correctly to support stability in plié and relevé.
- Refine the 'brushing' technique in tendu to achieve quicker, cleaner extensions.
- Ensure proper alignment of the knees and toes across first, second, and fourth positions.
About This Video
Elevate your technical foundation with this 45-minute comprehensive barre practice from Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed to help dancers of all levels refine their alignment and maximize their turnout. Throughout the session, the instructor guides students through a structured series of exercises that prioritize precision over speed, ensuring that every movement contributes to a stronger, more disciplined ballet technique.
We begin with fundamental plié and relevé exercises, focusing on engaging the inner thighs to straighten the knees and maintain a centered vertical line. The class transitions through various positions—including first, second, and fourth—with a constant emphasis on keeping the knee tracked safely over the center of the foot. A key highlight of this practice is the focus on the développé (phonetically 'de la pe') to set a target for turnout.
By using a controlled développé to check your placement before executing a dynamic grand battement, you establish a clear physical roadmap for your extensions. You will also practice the 'brushing' action of the floor in tendu (phonetically 'bondu') and grand battement, learning how to use the floor to generate power while maintaining a stable core. The instructor provides essential feedback on the timing and coordination of port de bras alongside footwork, helping you achieve the fluid allongé lines and sharp transitions required for advanced combinations.
Whether you are practicing your pas de bourrée or focusing on the control of a battement doublé, this class offers the corrections needed to hit the same technical target every time. Join us for this deep dive into barre mechanics to build the strength and muscle memory required for beautiful, safe, and effective ballet movement.
