What You'll Learn
- Master fluid transitions using temps lié and chassé for seamless movement.
- Improve upper body expression through coordinated port de bras and allongé.
- Develop better core stability and alignment to support artistic phrasing.
- Incorporate breath and musicality to enhance your overall stage presence.
- Refine slow-twitch control during adagio and développé exercises.
About This Video
Elevate your practice beyond simple mechanics with our Artistry Ballet Barre, a class specifically designed to bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic performance. At Broche Ballet, we believe that every movement at the barre is an opportunity to cultivate the stage presence and emotional depth required for the stage. This 41-minute session focuses on the soft side of technique, incorporating breath, fluid transitions, and a heightened sense of musicality into every exercise.
Throughout the class, you will work through foundational and complex sequences, including adagio, temps lié, and développé. The instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining proper alignment and core stability, which are the essential building blocks for artistic freedom. You will learn how to execute a chassé with dramatic flair and how to use allongé to lengthen your lines, creating a sense of continuous motion.
A significant portion of this lesson is dedicated to port de bras. You will explore how the placement of the arms and the coordination of the head and eyes can transform a standard exercise into a piece of performance art. By focusing on cambré and the nuances of the upper body, you will develop the ability to convey emotion and connect with an audience, even from your home studio.
This class is not just about physical exercise; it is about the intentionality behind every plié and tendu. We emphasize the importance of listening to the music’s rhythm and tempo, allowing the melody to dictate the quality of your movement. Whether you are working on a smooth transition in a temps lié or finding the peak of a développé, this artistry-focused barre will help you find more grace and control in your dancing.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and rediscover the joy of expressive movement.
