What You'll Learn
- Master complex port de bras pathways and integrated head placements to enhance artistry.
- Develop core compression techniques for more stable attitude balances and relevés.
- Refine turnout mechanics by consistently leading with the heel during tendu and coupé.
- Improve cognitive memory through varied musical phrasing and high-tempo dégagé sequences.
- Execute technical movements like enveloppé and rond de jambe en l'air with hip-driven rotation.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 53-minute Intermediate Ballet Barre class designed specifically for dancers who are ready to challenge both their physical strength and cognitive memory. At Broche Ballet, we believe that intermediate training is the perfect time to layer artistic expression on top of technical foundations. This session focuses heavily on the coordination of the upper body, challenging you to master intricate port de bras pathways while maintaining impeccable lower-body mechanics throughout the entire sequence.
The class begins with traditional demi-plié and grand plié sequences, setting the tone for a session rooted in core compression and spinal alignment. A primary technical objective throughout this barre is the maintenance of turnout by consistently leading with the heel. Whether you are performing a simple tendu or a complex transition into a coupé, you will learn how to engage the deep rotators of the hip to ensure a functional and aesthetic line. These foundational habits are essential for progressing toward advanced center work and professional-level stability.
As we progress through dégagé and rond de jambe, the musicality becomes a centerpiece of the lesson. You will navigate a wide range of tempos, from a lyrical, slow adagio inspired by the magical themes of Harry Potter to the rapid-fire precision required for 'Flight of the Bumblebee.' These musical shifts are designed to refine your foot articulation and teach you how to remain calm and collected during high-intensity petit battement and piqué movements.
Advanced intermediate concepts such as the enveloppé and double rond de jambe en l'air are introduced to test your balance and control. You will practice pressing the shoulders down and finding stability through the core during attitude balances and relevé sequences. By the time you reach the grand battement, you will have a deeper understanding of how head placement and arm coordination enhance your overall artistry. This class is an excellent tool for any dancer looking to bridge the gap between the barre and center work through improved memorization and technical discipline.
