What You'll Learn
- How to coordinate complex port de bras with technical leg movements for better flow.
- Techniques for mastering fast battement changes and precision in dégagé.
- Improving musicality by adapting ballet combinations to varied tempos and rhythms.
- Refining the execution of développé and passé to enhance leg extension and control.
- Maintaining proper alignment and technique during high-tempo barre sequences.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this high-energy, 47-minute intermediate ballet barre at Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who have a solid grasp of the basics, this class focuses on the intricate coordination between the upper and lower body. Our instructor guides you through a comprehensive series of exercises that challenge your timing, precision, and artistry.
We begin with a technical review before moving into advanced combinations that emphasize fluid movement and technical control. A major focus of this session is the mastery of port de bras. You will learn how to use arm movements to convey emotion and story while maintaining the structural integrity of your ballet technique.
By integrating port de bras variations with complex footwork, you will build the coordination necessary for advanced center work. The class also features extensive work on battement and battement changes, requiring quick mental transitions and sharp physical execution. We delve into the nuances of movements such as développé, dégagé, and passé, ensuring that every brush of the floor and extension of the leg is performed with intentionality.
Musicality is a core pillar of this practice. Using dynamic tracks like 'Carol of the Bells,' you will practice adapting your movements to various tempos and rhythms. This focus helps you develop a more intuitive sense of timing, allowing you to stay perfectly in sync with the music even during the most demanding combinations.
Throughout the class, Broche Ballet provides encouraging feedback and specific technical cues to help you refine your alignment and cambré. Whether you are looking to sharpen your technical skills or find more joy in your movement, this fast-paced intermediate barre provides the perfect environment for growth and artistic expression.
