What You'll Learn
- Master turnout stability by engaging and squeezing the inner thighs during relevés.
- Increase speed and cardio intensity with Balanchine-style dégagé movements.
- Coordinate head movements and port de bras during sous-sus to improve balance.
- Enhance hip opening and leg control through enveloppé and développé transitions.
- Develop a strong base for pirouettes with weight-shifting tendus into fourth position.
About This Video
Bring a touch of magic to your daily training with our Disney-themed ballet workout at Broche Ballet. This 26-minute class is designed to help you refine the core pillars of classical technique through a series of engaging barre exercises set to beloved cinematic scores. We begin with fundamental plié and relevé sequences, where the focus is on 'squeezing' the inner thighs and legs together to maximize turnout stability and vertical alignment.
As we transition into the tendu and dégagé sections, you will learn the nuances of different stylistic approaches. We specifically practice Balanchine-style dégagés, keeping the foot grazing the floor to increase speed and cardiovascular intensity, which is essential for more advanced allegro work. Beyond the feet, this class emphasizes full-body coordination.
You will work on integrating specific head movements and port de bras during sous-sus to challenge your balance and spatial awareness over the barre. Technical progression is a key theme, as we move through transitions from tendu into enveloppé and développé to improve hip opening and leg control. Finally, we prepare for center work by utilizing weight-shifting tendus into fourth position, establishing the strong base required for turning drills and pirouettes.
Whether you are looking to refine your basics or simply want a musically-inspired practice session, this class provides the perfect blend of technical rigor and artistic expression. Join us at the barre and elevate your dance journey with professional guidance from our expert instructors.
