What You'll Learn
- Master core stabilization techniques using the 'brace for impact' method for better balance.
- Develop supporting leg strength by maintaining hip alignment during rapid weight shifts.
- Improve technical precision through constant foot-to-leg connectivity in passé transitions.
- Utilize epaulement and head placement as an effective counterbalance for side and back movements.
- Execute sharp movement preparations to improve timing for pirouettes and complex steps.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 47-minute intermediate barre class at Broche Ballet, designed to challenge your stability and build lasting leg strength. This session is meticulously structured to help you master the nuances of classical technique while preparing your body for advanced center work. We begin with a traditional sequence of pliés to establish your alignment and turnout before moving into more dynamic combinations.
A central theme of this lesson is core engagement. Our instructor introduces the 'brace for impact' analogy to help you find an internal anchor during challenging dégagés à la seconde and sustained balances. By stabilizing the midsection, you can execute rapid weight shifts and piqués with greater precision and less unnecessary tension.
You will learn to avoid shifting or dropping the hips during fast-paced tendu and dégagé transitions, which is essential for developing the true strength required in the supporting leg. As the class progresses, we explore intermediate movements such as enveloppé and développé, emphasizing the importance of a constant connection between the foot and the leg during passé. This tactile awareness ensures clean transitions and total control.
We also focus on the role of epaulement (head placement) and arm positioning. You will discover how subtle shifts of the head act as a counterbalance, stabilizing the body even when the working leg moves to extreme positions. To sharpen your coordination, we treat movement preparations with the same intensity and precision as a frappé.
This rhythmic clarity ensures you are perfectly on time for subsequent pirouettes and complex enchaînements. Whether you are looking to improve your turnout in tombé movements or want to refine your petit battement and fondu, this class offers the technical depth needed to level up your practice. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your barre work into a foundation for effortless dance.
