What You'll Learn
- Observe professional performance artistry and stage presence.
- Experience the synergy between Bach's classical music and ballet movement.
- Gain inspiration for your own adult ballet journey through artistic expression.
- Understand the aesthetic application of core ballet techniques in a performance setting.
About This Video
"Fait Accompli" is a special presentation from the Broche Ballet archives, featuring a lyrical performance set to Johann Sebastian Bach’s "Prelude in C Major." This video captures a beautiful, brief moment with dancers Anne Beard and Catherine Bradley. While this specific clip serves as a heartfelt farewell rather than a step-by-step instructional guide, it remains a valuable resource for dancers who wish to observe performance artistry and stage presence in a professional setting.
In the world of ballet, the term "Fait Accompli" refers to something that is already completed. In this context, the performance serves as a graceful conclusion to a chapter of training. Even without a formal barre or center practice, the dancers showcase the results of dedicated study. You can see the strength in their relevé and the extension in their arabesque as they move through the choreography. For students currently working on their plié or tendu technique, seeing these elements woven into a performance provides a helpful perspective on how individual exercises come together into a finished piece.
At Broche Ballet, we encourage our students to watch a variety of performances to sharpen their "dancer's eye." Observing the fluidity of a dancer's port de bras or the way they maintain their line en pointe can be just as educational as a technical drill. This video is an inspiration for the adult ballet community, demonstrating that the grace of a pirouette or the height of a sauté is the result of consistent, mindful practice.
Though this video is a short artistic sign-off, it encapsulates the joy of movement. It serves as a reminder of why we step up to the barre every day: to eventually reach a point of "Fait Accompli" where the technique becomes second nature and the performance takes flight. We hope this brief look at the intersection of music and movement inspires your next practice session at home or in the studio.
