What You'll Learn
- Coordinate the chin and eye line with port de bras during pliés to enhance the classical line.
- Execute sharp 'head flips' in fast tendu and pas de cheval work to improve phrasing.
- Master the timing of head arrivals in piqué and enveloppé movements for a crisp artistic picture.
- Integrate fluid épaulement transitions during adagio movements including arabesque and écarté.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet technique from mechanical to professional with this specialized advanced barre class from Broche Ballet. While many students focus intensely on the legs and feet, the hallmark of an advanced dancer is the seamless integration of the upper body, head, and eyes. This 43-minute session is dedicated to finishing the picture by mastering the intricate coordination of head placement and épaulement during a rigorous technical workout.
Throughout the class, we move through a comprehensive barre progression, starting with demi-plié and grand plié. Here, the focus is on the subtle turn of the chin and the specific eye line that follows the port de bras, creating a lengthened, classical silhouette. ' These quick shifts in focus are essential for maintaining balance and adding a layer of sophisticated musicality to your movement phrasing.
A key highlight of this lesson is the work on piqué and enveloppé. You will learn the professional secret of timing: ensuring the head arrives at its destination just a fraction of a second before the foot. This technique creates a crisp, sharp picture that defines high-level performance.
Additionally, the class explores the stability required in the neck and core to maintain a still head during bouncy piqué movements, preventing unwanted tension in the upper body. In the adagio portion, we dive deeper into fluid épaulement. We will practice transitions between positions like arabesque, attitude, and écarté, focusing on alternating your gaze—looking under the arm or over the shoulder to maximize the expressive potential of every pose.
Whether you are preparing for center work or refining your presence on stage, this class provides the technical tools to transform your barre work into a true dance performance. Refine your artistry and gain professional-level control with Broche Ballet expert guidance.
