What You'll Learn
- Proper execution of fondu with emphasis on heel and toe placement
- Techniques for maintaining core stability and leg alignment during développé
- How to coordinate "home base" transitions during grand battement
- Strategies for improving balance and stillness in fifth position
- The importance of leg harmony and "squeeze" during plié and tendu
About This Video
Welcome to an engaging and high-energy beginner ballet barre session at Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed to help adult learners refine their fundamental technique while building the strength and control necessary for more advanced movements. Throughout this nearly hour-long session, we dive deep into the mechanics of classical ballet, focusing on postural alignment and the core engagement required to find balance and stability.
We begin with a thorough warm-up including fifth position exercises and pliés, where the emphasis is on the "squeeze" to activate the inner thighs and stabilize the hips. The instructor provides detailed guidance on executing a proper fondu, ensuring the heel and toe are correctly placed as you transition through the "melting" motion. You will also practice développé and grand rond de jambe, learning how to maintain harmony between your legs and control the height of your extensions without compromising your vertical alignment.
One of the highlights of this class is the grand battement combination. We focus on the concept of "home base," learning how to throw the leg with power and precision while returning to a secure and turned-out position. This practice is essential for developing the dynamic movement quality seen in center work and jumps.
Beyond the physical exercises, this class addresses the mental side of ballet. We discuss setting realistic and challenging goals, such as finding the stillness to stand in fifth position for several minutes. By combining technical drills with a positive, energetic atmosphere, this class encourages students to embrace the dedication needed to master ballet.
Whether you are working on your tendu articulation or your arabesque line, this barre provides the corrections and feedback you need to elevate your practice.
