What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and execution of grand plié and temps lié
- Core engagement techniques to enhance balance and stability
- Strategies for improving hip mobility and leg strength
- How to maintain consistent musicality and tempo during barre
- Specific form corrections for knee alignment and foot placement
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 23-minute follow-along session with Broche Ballet, specifically designed to help you master the foundational elements of your technique. This beginner-friendly deep dive focuses on the essential movements that form the backbone of a successful practice. Whether you are returning to the studio after a break or are a dedicated adult student, this class provides the structure needed to elevate your form and build confidence in your movement.
Throughout this practice, we emphasize the importance of precision in every movement. You will work through a series of foundational exercises including tendu, dégagé, and grand plié. Our instructor guides you through these movements with a focused eye on leg and hip strengthening, ensuring that your turnout is functional and your core remains constantly engaged.
One of the central pillars of this class is the temps lié, a movement that requires smooth weight transfer and total control over your center of gravity. By paying attention to the fine details—such as keeping the toes facing up during knee crosses—you will develop a more refined and professional aesthetic. Balance is another critical focus of this session.
We explore the mechanics of maintaining a straight line from your head to your heels, a concept vital for stability in any center work or across-the-floor combinations. By engaging your core muscles and focusing on proper alignment at the barre, you not only improve your appearance but also protect your body from injury. The class is paced to keep you energized and heart rate elevated, while still allowing enough time to absorb the corrections and technical feedback provided.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that a strong, mindful barre is the key to a beautiful performance. This video encourages you to maintain a consistent tempo and rhythm, bridging the gap between simple repetitions and lyrical dance. We also incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques to ensure that while the body is working hard, the mind remains calm and focused.
Your journey toward better technique and a deeper understanding of ballet starts with these deliberate, mindful repetitions in our follow-along format.
