What You'll Learn
- How to use lower back and QL flexibility to achieve higher leg extensions
- Proper technique for executing a sharp passé into a controlled développé
- The anatomical difference between a straight spine and the curved lower back needed for arabesque
- Strategies for maintaining a stable hip and proper alignment during à la seconde movements
- Advanced coordination of port de bras within fast-paced barre combinations
About This Video
Experience a dynamic shift in your practice with this Fun and Fast Advanced Ballet Barre from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to push their technical boundaries, this class focuses on the intricate relationship between core strength and lower back flexibility to unlock new heights in your extensions. The session begins with a rigorous series of exercises at the barre, incorporating fluid plié and precise rond de jambe to prepare the joints for more demanding movements.
A central theme of this class is the intentional engagement of the QLs and the lower spine. By understanding the subtle difference between a straight spine and a curved lower back, you will learn how to safely and effectively increase the range of motion in your arabesque and développé in both devant and à la seconde positions. Detailed instructor guidance focuses on the mechanics of développé, emphasizing a sharp passé on one count followed by a controlled extension where the heel is brought under to maintain proper turnout.
You will explore the nuances of port de bras to maintain balance while shifting weight through complex combinations. The class moves at a brisk pace, challenging your muscle memory and cardiovascular endurance while maintaining a strict focus on professional alignment. Whether you are working on your grand rond de jambe or refining your placement in relevé, this lesson provides the detailed anatomical cues necessary for advanced mastery.
We delve into the importance of keeping the hip down during lateral extensions and how to deepen the stretch in the waist and spine to facilitate a more expressive upper body. This session encourages students to move beyond robotic execution toward a more artistic and fluid style of dance. By the end of this 42-minute practice, you will feel more connected to your center and better prepared for the demands of center work and pirouettes.
Broche Ballet is dedicated to providing high-level instruction that respects the body’s anatomy while pursuing the aesthetic ideals of classical ballet.
