What You'll Learn
- Master foot articulation by working through the *demi-pointe* in every transition.
- Refine alignment by tracking knees over toes and maintaining a neutral pelvis.
- Perfect the ballet line by avoiding sickling in *attitude* and *enveloppé*.
- Use breath and *port de bras* to improve coordination and fluidity in *adage*.
About This Video
Discover a more mindful way to move with this 37-minute gentle ballet class from Broche Ballet. Whether you are returning to dance after a break or simply seeking a low-impact session to refine your placement, this class offers a structured and supportive environment to hone your craft. We begin at the barre, focusing on the essential building blocks of classical technique: the *demi-plié*, *tendu*, and *rond de jambe*.
One of the core themes of this session is foot articulation. The instructor guides you through the process of working through the *demi-pointe* during transitions and *tendu* movements, ensuring a strong connection to the floor and improved foot strength. Proper alignment is also a primary focus; you will practice ensuring your knees track directly over your toes in every *plié* while maintaining a neutral pelvis to support your turnout.
As the class progresses, we move into more complex movements like *piqué*, *enveloppé*, and *fondu*. Here, the emphasis shifts toward precision and preventing common technical errors, such as "sickling" the foot. By keeping the heel forward and the toes back during *attitude* and *enveloppé* work, you will learn to maintain the clean, elegant lines that define ballet aesthetics.
To integrate the full body, the class incorporates expressive *port de bras* and deep *cambré*. This coordination of the head, arms, and torso helps to transform a simple exercise into a dance. The session culminates in a beautiful, short *adage* combination.
This final portion of the class encourages you to use your breath to find length in *arabesque* and *développé*, helping you achieve a sense of suspension and balance. Join Broche Ballet for this gentle yet effective practice designed to sharpen your precision and musicality through controlled, thoughtful movement.
