What You'll Learn
- The technical distinction between reaching and lifting for better leg lines.
- How to maintain a level pelvis and avoid hip-hiking during extensions.
- Techniques to minimize weight shifting toward the barre for better balance.
- Proper execution of foundational movements including plié, tendu, and dégagé.
- Core engagement strategies to stabilize the torso and shoulders.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 51-minute Beginner Ballet Barre session designed to refine your technique and build a solid foundation. At Broche Ballet, we believe that mastery of the basics is the key to effortless movement. This class is specifically crafted for those who want a gentle yet technical approach, focusing on the subtle adjustments that make a significant difference in your dancing.
Throughout this practice, our instructor guides you through a traditional barre sequence, including plié, tendu, dégagé, and more. The primary focus of this session is the concept of reaching versus lifting. Many dancers inadvertently lift their hips when extending the leg, which can disrupt alignment and balance.
You will learn how to keep the hip down and reach long, creating beautiful lines while maintaining a level pelvis. Beginning with plié exercises, you will focus on the depth of the movement without losing your vertical alignment. Moving into tendu and dégagé, the emphasis shifts to the articulation of the foot and the resistance against the floor.
These foundational movements are the building blocks of all ballet jumps and turns. By slowing down the tempo, this class allows you to feel the engagement of the inner thighs and the stabilizing muscles of the standing leg. Stability is another core theme.
We delve into the importance of core strength and stacking properly. You will be challenged to minimize your shift toward the barre, encouraging you to hold your own weight rather than leaning. By focusing on pushing down into the floor and keeping the shoulders stable, you will develop the control necessary for more advanced movements like passé and coup-de-pied.
This class also touches on pre-pointe preparation, ensuring your footwork is precise and your ankles are strong. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced dancer looking to clean up your technique, this video offers valuable feedback on alignment and breathing.
