What You'll Learn
- Techniques for flipping the leg in the hip socket to maximize turnout during extensions.
- How to execute powerful grand battement by trusting momentum rather than micromanaging.
- Detailed alignment strategies for maintaining a stable arabesque and attitude.
- Balancing drills designed to improve center control and leg stability.
- The role of the upper body and port de bras in supporting the weight of the leg.
About This Video
Elevate your technique with Broche Ballet in this comprehensive session focused on the mechanics of extensions. Mastering the art of lifting the leg requires more than just strength; it demands a deep understanding of hip alignment and rotational control. This class, Extensions Explained, provides a deep dive into the technical nuances of holding turnout while the leg is in motion.
One of the core concepts explored is the sensation of flipping the leg within the hip socket. This internal adjustment is crucial for maintaining a clean line in grand battement and arabesque. Many dancers struggle with the weight of the leg, but by learning to engage the correct muscle groups and finding the right moment to release, you can achieve higher, more stable extensions.
We break down the grand battement to help you stop micromanaging the movement and instead trust the natural fling and momentum of your body. Throughout this barre-focused practice, we also address common pitfalls in attitude and other high-leg positions. By focusing on detailed corrections and alignment drills, you will learn how to stabilize your standing side while finding freedom in the working leg.
The session transitions from the barre to center work, incorporating balancing drills that challenge your stability and proprioception. Whether you are working on your plié depth or the height of your passé, this class offers the tools needed to refine your presence on the floor. We emphasize the importance of a strong arm to support the feeling of a heavy leg, ensuring your upper body remains poised and graceful.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we deconstruct complex movements into manageable technical steps, helping you build the confidence to let go and dance with precision.
