What You'll Learn
- How to initiate turnout from the hips and inner thighs by swiveling the heels forward.
- Improved foot articulation through precise tendu and fondu movements.
- Weight placement strategies during complex ton lié and piqué sequences.
- Coordination of the upper body as a counterbalance for high extensions.
- Refining the timing of pas de bourrée to create stability for pirouettes.
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with this comprehensive 46-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help dancers focus on the essential foundations of turnout and foot articulation. Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, this class provides the technical cues needed to transition from basic movements to more advanced coordination.
The class begins at the barre with a detailed plié series, incorporating demi plié, grand plié, and cambré. Throughout these opening exercises, the focus remains on the mechanical initiation of turnout. Rather than simply holding a position, you will learn to swivel the heels forward, engaging the inner thighs and calves to maintain a functional and safe rotation from the hips.
As the lesson progresses into tendu and dégagé work, the emphasis shifts toward foot articulation. By moving through the demi-pointe and exploring flex-to-pointed transitions, you will build the intrinsic strength necessary for higher extensions and faster footwork. The inclusion of ton lié and rond de jambe sequences challenges your ability to shift weight seamlessly while maintaining a strong, stable supporting leg.
For dancers looking to improve their center work, this class introduces complex coordination through frappé and petit battement combinations. You will work on the specific timing of the pas de bourrée, learning to land in a grounded position to create a stable base for future pirouettes. Additionally, the class covers the importance of upper body counterbalance during high movements like développé and grand battement.
By using the core and glutes for stability, you can achieve higher legs without sacrificing your vertical alignment. The session concludes with a focused balance in attitude, allowing you to integrate the day's lessons on turnout and strength into a final moment of precision. By the end of this Broche Ballet class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to articulate through the floor and use your turnout effectively in every movement.
