What You'll Learn
- Master foundational port de bras and arm placement to enhance your upper-body elegance.
- Improve balance and stability through specific weight-placement techniques for coup-de-pied and passé.
- Develop control and power in grand battement while maintaining proper pelvic alignment.
- Learn how to coordinate breath and movement with dramatic musicality during a grand valse finale.
- Gain practical tips for executing développé with a focus on elbow-over-wrist positioning.
About This Video
Welcome to a refreshing and energetic 43-minute beginner ballet barre class at Broche Ballet. This session is designed to blend the joy of dance with a rigorous focus on foundational technique, ensuring that every movement is executed with both precision and fluidity. Whether you are returning to the barre or just starting your journey, this class provides the perfect balance of challenging combinations and accessible instruction.
We begin with a series of exercises designed to build strength and stability from the ground up. You will explore essential movements such as the plié, tendu, and dégagé, focusing on proper alignment and muscle engagement. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to mastering port de bras.
We emphasize the importance of practicing arm movements separately to build muscle memory before integrating them into more complex sequences. By focusing on keeping the elbow supported and above the wrist—especially during movements like passé and développé—you will develop the elegant, lifted silhouette characteristic of classical ballet. The class also dives into the intricacies of coup-de-pied and grand battement.
Our instructor provides specific tips on how to maintain control while increasing your range of motion. You will learn how to use your standing leg effectively, pushing down into the floor to find the stability needed for larger movements. We discuss how to use your arms as stabilizers and maintain a strong core to avoid losing balance as the tempo increases.
Set to a lively and dramatic musical score, this class encourages you to find your own sense of musicality and expression. We wrap up with a grand finale, incorporating a grand valse feel to celebrate the hard work put in at the barre. This session isn't just about the steps; it's about the feeling of dance and the satisfaction of improving your technique one plié at a time.
Join us at Broche Ballet and rediscover the joy of movement.
