What You'll Learn
- Techniques for fluid fondu movements with a focus on a 'melting' quality
- How to integrate breath into adagio sequences for better stamina and expression
- Refining port de bras to keep arms relaxed yet energized from the back
- Improving weight transfers using chassé and temps lié transitions
- Maintaining a performance-ready facial expression during technical challenges
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with Broche Ballet’s Artistry Barre, a 45-minute session designed to help you bridge the gap between technical execution and artistic performance. Set to a curated playlist of pop music covers, this class invites you to find the soul in every plié and the breath in every port de bras. While many classes focus solely on the mechanics of the feet, this practice prioritizes how you carry yourself as a performer, emphasizing stage presence and fluidity from the very first combination.
We begin with foundational movements, including chassé and tendu, to establish a grounded connection to the floor. The instructor guides you through a focused fondu sequence, highlighting the 'melting' quality of the movement and the importance of coordination between the working leg and the standing knee. You will learn to execute these movements with a sense of enveloping the space around you, rather than just hitting positions.
As we move into the adagio portion of the class, the focus shifts to sustained control and the use of the upper body. We practice temps lié to master the art of weight transfer, ensuring that every transition is as beautiful as the pose itself. Throughout the session, the instructor provides essential cues on maintaining a calm facial expression and soft, easy fingers—elements that often separate a student from a true artist.
You will also refine your port de bras, learning how to keep the arms straight yet relaxed, moving harmoniously with the rest of the body. By the end of this barre, you won’t just feel like you’ve had a workout; you’ll feel like you’ve performed. This class is an excellent way to practice relaxation and breath control, ensuring that your dancing remains effortless even during the most demanding sequences.
Whether you are practicing at a professional barre or using a chair at home, this session will transform your technical foundation into a platform for artistic expression.
