What You'll Learn
- Finding and maintaining proper turnout through floor-based attitude exercises
- The mechanics of hip squaring and knee-over-toe alignment in plié
- How to use the floor as a reference for correct heel and foot placement
- Achieving a long, seamless line from head to toe in arabesque
- The benefits of a slow, meditative practice for building muscle memory
About This Video
Refine your foundational technique with this comprehensive Broche Ballet follow-along barre session. This "Deep Dive" class is specifically designed for dancers who value slow, meditative, and highly detailed training. Instead of rushing through combinations, we focus on the mechanics of movement to ensure every movement is executed with precision and grace.
A central focus of this class is improving your turnout within the plié. Turnout is the cornerstone of classical ballet, but finding it from the hips while maintaining a square pelvis can be challenging. We utilize exercises like attitude on the floor to help you feel the correct engagement of the rotator muscles.
By using the floor as a constant reference point, you can more easily identify the proper alignment of the knee over the toes and the forward placement of the heel. As we progress through the barre, we apply these turnout principles to a variety of movements, including tendu and arabesque. You will learn how the roll of the leg in the hip socket creates a long, beautiful line from head to toe.
We pay close attention to the relationship between the heel and the knee in attitude positions, ensuring that your extensions remain supported and anatomically correct. This practice is not just about physical exertion; it is about building a deep mind-body connection. Through deliberate repetition and careful observation of your form, you will develop the muscle memory necessary for more advanced work.
Whether you are working in first position or reaching into a full arabesque, the techniques explored here will help you maintain stability and aesthetic integrity. Join the Broche Ballet community for this immersive practice. There is nothing to memorize—simply follow along with our expert instruction and let the slow pace allow you to focus entirely on your form.
By prioritizing alignment and the nuances of turnout, you lay the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient ballet practice.
