What You'll Learn
- Master advanced enveloppé and développé transitions with precise arm control.
- Improve hamstring flexibility and power for higher grand battements in the center.
- Refine cambré technique by focusing on heel rotation and knee alignment.
- Enhance balance and stability during complex center movements like piqué and balancé.
- Maintain strong core engagement and proper posture throughout fast-paced combinations.
About This Video
Elevate your dance practice with this comprehensive 47-minute advanced ballet class from Broche Ballet. Designed for seasoned dancers, this session moves at a brisk pace, challenging your muscle memory and technical precision from the initial barre work through to a dynamic center sequence focusing on grand battement. The class begins at the barre with a series of exercises designed to build heat and stability.
You will work through detailed pliés and tendus, focusing on the importance of turnout and rotation from the hips. We pay special attention to the cambré, ensuring the knee stays back while the heel spirals correctly. As we progress into dégagés and développés, the emphasis shifts to core engagement and maintaining a calm, controlled upper body.
A key highlight of this session is the focus on the enveloppé and passé movements. The instructor provides specific cues on arm placement and the mechanics of closing the leg to ensure fluid, professional-looking transitions. We also delve into the nuances of the arabesque, emphasizing length and alignment to protect the lower back while achieving maximum height.
Moving into the center, the class culminates in a vigorous grand battement sequence. This segment is designed to improve power and flexibility, particularly in the hamstrings, without sacrificing the grace of the balancé or the precision of a piqué. Throughout the video, you will receive expert feedback on weight distribution and breathing, helping you maintain balance even during the most complex combinations.
Whether you are training from home or looking for extra practice between studio sessions, this Broche Ballet class provides the professional-level instruction needed to refine your artistry.
