What You'll Learn
- Perfecting the rond de jambe en l'air with speed and technical precision.
- Maintaining a clean coup de pied position with proper heel placement.
- Achieving a consistent sense of body lift during relevé and fondu movements.
- Techniques for maintaining core stability during landings and transitions.
- Driving the knee correctly to maintain proper alignment in attitude positions.
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy training session at Broche Ballet designed for the experienced dancer. This advanced ballet barre is specifically crafted to challenge your coordination, speed, and technical precision. Throughout this 45-minute class, we focus on the intricate mechanics of the rond de jambe en l'air while maintaining the essential 'lift' required for professional-level execution. The class moves quickly, pushing you to maintain a tight and clean position even as the tempo increases.
A major focus of this session is the refinement of the coupé and coup de pied positions. The instructor provides detailed feedback on ensuring the heel remains forward and the foot is sharply placed. When transitioning into a fondu, you will learn to coordinate the knee moving downward while the heel stays lifted, creating that elusive melting quality without sacrificing the height of your center. These nuances are vital for developing the strength needed for more complex center work and pointe work.
One of the core themes emphasized in this practice is the concept of constant upward energy. You will explore how to lift the body effectively during a relevé without engaging the shoulders or lifting the arms unnecessarily. This same sense of lift must be maintained through every landing; the instructor encourages you to land every jump or pirouette with the same energy you used to take off. By treating every landing as a preparation for the next movement, you build the stamina and explosive power necessary for advanced choreography.
Finally, we tackle the challenges of maintaining a proper attitude and executing clean transitions like the pas de bourrée and cloche. You will receive specific cues on driving the knee underneath in front movements and keeping the leg properly placed behind the hip in back movements. Whether you are refining your passé or deepening your demi-plié, this class at Broche Ballet will help you cultivate the focus and physical discipline required for elite performance.
