What You'll Learn
- Active engagement techniques using the glutes to deepen hip flexor release
- Proper pelvic placement and spine alignment to maximize hamstring stretches
- Breathing techniques to facilitate muscle relaxation and nervous system release
- Upper body integration with allongée and head and neck rolls to alleviate tension
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with the Broche Ballet "Flexibility Flow," a curated practice designed specifically to target the key muscle groups essential for high extensions and fluid transitions. This 15-minute session bridges the gap between yoga and ballet, focusing on the hip flexors and hamstrings—the foundation for a beautiful développée and effortless movement. The class begins with a gentle warm-up to prepare your joints before transitioning into a series of lunges and deep stretches.
Throughout the practice, the instructor emphasizes pelvic placement and spinal alignment to ensure every stretch is both safe and effective. You will learn to squeeze the glutes to press the hips closer to the floor during lunges, which helps release tension in the hip flexors. To deepen your hamstring work, we focus on maintaining a flat back and pulling the shoulder blades together, preventing the rounding of the spine that often limits progress.
We also incorporate elements of allongée to integrate the upper body, along with head and neck rolls to release tension. By prioritizing breath and relaxation, you'll learn to signal your nervous system to release deep-seated tightness. Whether you are working toward your splits or looking to find more ease at the barre, this flow provides the anatomical focus needed for long-term improvement.
Join us at Broche Ballet and discover how a focused flexibility routine can transform your range of motion and overall dance quality.
