What You'll Learn
- Refine proper footwork and alignment in tendu and plié combinations.
- Master balance and control during tombé and sous-sus transitions.
- Improve musicality and rhythm through holiday-themed coordinated exercises.
- Develop precision in cou-de-pied and retiré positions for better stability.
About This Video
Embrace the magic of the holiday season with Broche Ballet’s Festive Christmas Pliés and Tendus practice session. This 25-minute class is specifically designed to keep your technique sharp during the holidays while infusing your training with festive joy. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this session provides a structured environment to focus on the fundamental movements that define a dancer's strength and grace.
The class begins with a comprehensive series of pliés, emphasizing the importance of turnout, alignment, and the smooth articulation of the knees and ankles. Our instructor guides you through demi-pliés and grand pliés, ensuring that your weight is distributed evenly and your posture remains upright. Following the warm-up, we transition into tendus and dégagés to build foot strength and speed.
You will practice these movements en croix, ensuring balanced development across all planes of motion. As the routine progresses, we incorporate more complex movements such as cou-de-pied, passé, and retiré. These positions are essential for developing the stability required for future turns and jumps.
The instructor provides specific cues for finding your center of gravity, particularly during sous-sus and balance exercises. We also explore the tombé, focusing on the falling quality and the subsequent catch that requires core control and leg strength. Beyond the physical steps, this class emphasizes the artistry of ballet.
You will work on your timing and rhythm, learning to move in harmony with the festive musical accompaniment. The instructor highlights how proper breathing and relaxation can enhance the fluid quality of your movement, preventing tension from creeping into the shoulders and neck. At Broche Ballet, we believe that consistent practice and repetition are the keys to mastery.
This video encourages you to revisit these combinations frequently to build muscle memory and refine your execution. Join us for this holiday celebration of classical technique and take your ballet skills to the next level.
