What You'll Learn
- How to integrate breath into your movements for better flow and stamina.
- Techniques for executing seamless temps lié and controlled développé.
- The art of musicality: using timing and phrasing to enhance stage presence.
- Tips for adding personal style and expressive flair to your ballet finishes.
- How to use arm placement and port de bras to communicate emotion.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Artistry Barre, a comprehensive 41-minute class designed to help you transition from simply executing steps to truly performing them. This session focuses on the essential elements of artistry, specifically emphasizing breath, musicality, and stage presence. Throughout the class, we move through a series of exercises that challenge your technical precision while encouraging artistic freedom and personal expression.
We begin with a strong focus on alignment and core engagement, which are essential for maintaining balance during expressive movements. You will practice fundamental techniques such as temps lié and développé, learning how to maintain a seamless line and controlled extension. The class features a particularly engaging middle section where we explore more 'dancey' movements.
Using the chassé to travel and create flow, you will learn how to connect steps into a cohesive narrative rather than a series of isolated positions. Musicality is a core pillar of this practice. We discuss how to use your breath to anticipate the music, allowing for more dynamic timing and better energy management throughout the barre.
We also delve into the significance of port de bras and arm placement, showing you how subtle changes in your upper body can convey deep emotion and character. One of the most exciting parts of this lesson is the focus on individual flair. We cover various ways to finish your combinations, from a traditional révérence or curtsy to more stylized endings like a Pierrot pose.
By the end of the session, you will have practiced pas de cheval, pas de basque, and soutenu with a newfound sense of confidence and style. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to feel more connected to the music during your home practice, this Artistry Barre provides the perfect blend of technical rigor and creative expression.
