What You'll Learn
- How to use props like yoga blocks and pillows to maintain square hips and proper alignment in splits
- Integrating port de bras and cambré to build upper-body grace and coordination during deep stretches
- Active stretching techniques using foot articulation to deepen the stretch in the hamstrings and hip flexors
- A progressive methodology for safely removing prop support as your flexibility increases
- The importance of rolling out of a split to protect your muscles and joints from injury
About This Video
Unlock your potential for higher extensions and more graceful movement with this Dynamic Front Splits Flow. At Broche Ballet, we believe that flexibility is an ongoing journey that requires both patience and precision. This 17-minute practice is specifically designed to bridge the gap between yoga-inspired stretching and classical ballet technique.
Whether you are inches from the floor or just starting to work on your range of motion, this class provides the tools you need to succeed. Throughout this session, you will be guided through a series of flows that emphasize active flexibility. We do not just sit in a static stretch; we engage the muscles through port de bras and cambré movements, ensuring that your upper body remains as expressive and strong as your lower body.
By incorporating these balletic elements, you maintain the artistry of the dance even during intense conditioning. One of the core focuses of this class is the use of props. We highly recommend having yoga blocks and pillows nearby.
These notches of support allow you to maintain proper alignment—such as keeping the hips square by tucking the back toe—without straining. As you progress through the repetitions, you will learn when and how to remove props safely, allowing your body to sink deeper into the split at its own pace. We also explore the relationship between the feet and the hips.
By alternating between a flexed foot and pointing en pointe, you will feel a deeper stretch along the hamstrings and hip flexors. This active articulation is essential for developing the ballet line desired in arabesque and grand jeté. Finally, we prioritize safety by teaching you how to roll out of the split, ensuring your joints and muscles are protected after deep engagement.
Join us for this transformative flow and feel the difference in your next ballet class.
