What You'll Learn
- How to isolate the knee joint to maintain hip alignment during a fondu
- Exercises to strengthen the hamstrings for higher and more controlled extensions
- Techniques for coordinating the quads and hamstrings to stabilize turnout
- Proper execution of passé and coupé with a focus on core and leg engagement
- The benefits of slow, meditative training for building technical precision
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this Broche Ballet Deep Dive, a specialized follow-along barre designed for dancers who appreciate a slow, meditative, and highly detailed approach to training. This session focuses on the essential mechanics of fundamental ballet movements, specifically targeting the coordination required for fluid transitions and stable positions. Throughout this 26-minute class, we deconstruct the fondu series to explore how isolated movement in the knee joint can occur without disrupting the alignment of the hips or the stability of the pelvis.
Many dancers struggle with maintaining a level hip during deep bends; this lesson provides the technical keys to achieving a deep fondu while keeping your turnout firmly engaged. We also explore the critical relationship between the quadriceps and the hamstrings. You will learn how contracting the hamstring is the secret to achieving higher, more controlled extensions and how releasing the knee joint allows for greater flexibility and stretch.
By focusing on these often-overlooked details, you can transform your passé and coupé from simple shapes into powerful, functional movements. Whether you are looking to fix a specific technical habit or simply want to deepen your mind-body connection, this class offers the space and time to refine your muscle memory. Join us as we explore the intersection of strength and fluidity, ensuring every movement at the barre translates into more graceful and powerful dancing in the center.
