What You'll Learn
- How to master core engagement by 'pulling the stomach down' for better spinal lengthening.
- Advanced techniques for using glute muscles to achieve height and stability in extensions.
- Methods for maintaining parallel shoulder alignment during complex developpé and transition movements.
- Refined execution of demi-plié, passé, and pirouette preparations to enhance balance.
- Specific foot articulation cues, such as keeping the pinky toe high to engage the correct rotators.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 46-minute advanced ballet barre, meticulously crafted for dancers seeking to refine their artistry and technical precision. In this session with Broche Ballet, we dive into a fast-paced sequence that challenges your stamina while demanding absolute focus on alignment. The class begins with foundational movements, but with an advanced twist.
We explore demi-plié and grand plié combinations that focus on finding your center immediately. As we move into tendu and dégagé, the instructor emphasizes the importance of pulling the stomach down—a specific cue to engage the lower abdominals and lengthen the spine, preventing any arching in the lower back during extensions. Strength and stability are central themes throughout this practice.
You will work on utilizing your glute muscles effectively, particularly when aiming for height in your extensions. This isn't just about the leg; it’s about the mechanics of the hip and the engagement of the supporting leg. We pay close attention to the ronde de jambe and fondu, ensuring that the melting quality of the movement never compromises the integrity of the standing side.
Precision in the upper body is just as vital. The instructor provides constant feedback on maintaining shoulders that are parallel to the floor, even during demanding developpé sequences. This attention to detail ensures that your épaulement remains graceful and your balance remains secure.
For those preparing for center work, we incorporate passé and relevé movements designed to stabilize your pirouette preparation. By focusing on keeping the pinky toe high during certain transitions, you will find greater engagement in the rotators and better overall control. We also explore the nuances of demi-pointe work, ensuring that every transition from the floor to relevé is smooth and articulated.
This class is designed to bridge the gap between simple exercise and professional performance, encouraging you to treat every movement at the barre as a performance piece. Join us at Broche Ballet for this rigorous practice and elevate your technique.
