What You'll Learn
- Coordinate the chin and eye-line with arm movements during transitions like pas de cheval and pas de bourrée
- Apply correct head and shoulder alignment for classical poses including croisé, écarté, and effacé
- Improve balance during complex head transitions by maintaining stable shoulder and core engagement
- Integrate subtle palm and arm artistry to enhance the presentation of barre and center work
- Understand the technical logic behind head placement for preparations such as rond de jambe
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with this specialized 42-minute ballet class from Broche Ballet, designed specifically to address the nuances of the upper body. In the world of professional dance, it is often said that 'the head is where the money is,' referring to the essential artistry and finish that proper head placement provides. This session moves beyond simple leg mechanics to focus intensely on the coordination of the eyes, chin, and arms through a series of traditional barre exercises.
Throughout the class, you will navigate foundational movements such as plié, tendu, and dégagé, but with a heightened awareness of epaulement and the contextual logic of head movement. You will learn the specific reasons behind looking toward the foot to prepare for a rond de jambe and how to maintain a dynamic line during complex transitions like pas de cheval and ballonet. Our instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining stable shoulder alignment to ensure that expressive head transitions do not pull your weight off-center, thereby improving your overall balance and stability.
The curriculum explores the precise angles required for classical body positions including croisé, écarté, and effacé, ensuring your presentation meets professional standards. By the time you reach the adagio and center transitions, you will have a deeper understanding of how subtle palm movements and precise eye-lines transform a technical exercise into a performance. This class is an excellent choice for dancers who have mastered the basic steps and are ready to add the sophisticated polish that distinguishes an advanced performer.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your port de bras and bring a new level of expressive detail to your dancing.
