What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of a stable relevé passé and pirouette en dehors.
- Techniques for maintaining turnout and forward heel placement during grand battement.
- How to achieve core engagement and spinal lengthening for improved balance.
- Developing foot articulation by finding resistance against the floor.
- Executing complex movements en croix with proper alignment and tempo.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this 48-minute, fast-moving ballet barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who want to bridge the gap between foundational strength and dynamic movement, this class focuses on the essential mechanics of ballet technique while maintaining a brisk, invigorating tempo. Whether you are a beginner looking to challenge your coordination or an experienced dancer refining your precision, this session offers the perfect blend of technical rigor and musicality.
The class begins with a comprehensive warm-up, emphasizing proper alignment and engagement of the core, shoulders, and legs. A key focus of this lesson is the concept of groundedness; you will learn how to keep the foot 'heavy' on the floor to find effortless lightness in the air during movements like the plié and passé. We progress through a full barre sequence, including tendu, dégagé, and grand battement, always prioritizing the correct positioning of the heel and the length of the spine. You will be encouraged to visualize pulling the vertebrae apart to maintain a regal, lifted posture even during the most demanding exercises.
Special attention is dedicated to pirouette preparation and execution. We break down the mechanics of the relevé passé, focusing on using the weight of the foot to create a clean circle and pushing through the toes for maximum stability. The instructor provides detailed guidance on performing movements en dehors and working en croix to ensure a balanced and thorough workout. By the end of the class, you will have worked on footwork, turns, and jumps, all while receiving the cues necessary to maintain turnout and proper carriage of the arms. Join us at the barre to develop the strength, flexibility, and control required for beautiful ballet movement.
