What You'll Learn
- Manual rotation techniques for deeper turnout and muscle alignment
- Maintaining a level pelvis during high extensions to avoid hip hiking
- Transitioning from barre support to foot-in-hand extensions in relevé
- Building functional passé strength with targeted hamstring squeezes
About This Video
Elevate your training with this focused 14-minute practice session from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to enhance your devant and à la seconde extensions. Flexibility is a cornerstone of classical technique, but achieving high, graceful lines requires more than just passive stretching. This video guides you through advanced barre stretch techniques that prioritize hip mobility, correct alignment, and functional strength.
Throughout the session, we explore the nuances of attitude front and deep extensions using the barre for support. One of the most effective techniques covered is the manual manipulation of the quadriceps and calf muscles. By physically encouraging the external rotation of the leg, you can find a deeper sense of turnout that translates directly into better lines and more secure positions.
We also address the common challenge of the "hiking hip," teaching you how to maintain a level, square pelvis even as the leg reaches its maximum height. A highlight of this practice is the "foot in hand" transition. You will learn how to safely move from a barre-supported stretch to a handheld extension, finding your balance in relevé and engaging your core for stability.
This builds the necessary confidence and control for center work. We conclude with a high-intensity passé drill, focusing on the heel-to-hamstring squeeze. This exercise is vital for developing the functional strength needed to hold a high retiré and improve the overall aesthetics of your movements.
Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply looking to refine your daily practice, these drills offer a comprehensive approach to ballet flexibility. Join the Broche Ballet community and transform your extensions through mindful, technical stretching that bridges the gap between the barre and center.
