Full Body Technique Barre: Lock in Your Technical Cues

In this comprehensive 44-minute session, Broche Ballet invites you to refine your artistry through a structured Full Body Technique Barre. The central focus of this class is the simultaneous execution of multiple technical cues—a common challenge for dancers moving from foundational to intermediate levels. Often, we focus so intently on the legs that we lose our upper body alignment, or vice versa. This lesson provides the mental and physical framework to help you remember and apply all your cues at once.

We begin with foundational movements to warm up the body before diving into the mechanical intricacies of the grand battement. You will learn how to properly lock in the shoulder blade to create a stable anchor for the upper body, ensuring that the explosive power of the leg movement does not disrupt your core stability. The teacher provides specific imagery, such as aiming to kick the forearm with the foot, to help you achieve a smooth and controlled trajectory while maintaining a precise arabesque line.

Upper body carriage is often where technical cues are forgotten. This class provides detailed instructions on wrist and finger placement during large movements. You will learn the importance of keeping the wrist slightly above or at the height of the fingers during a grand battement to avoid disrupting the fluidity of the hand. By practicing repetitive patterns like 3, 2, 1, you will build the muscle memory necessary to execute battements and cambré movements with consistent grace.

This practice emphasizes slow, deliberate execution. By taking the time to feel every transition—from a deep plié to a sharp dégagé—you will develop superior control and precision. Whether you are working on the height of your extensions or the stability of your supporting side, this Broche Ballet class ensures that no technical detail is left behind, allowing you to dance with both strength and elegance.