What You'll Learn
- Master the 'heel front' orientation in fondu to maximize rotation in both legs
- Refine ponché technique by focusing on pelvic tilt and upper back engagement
- Synchronize port de bras energy with foot movement for fluid coordination
- Develop speed and precision in frappé while maintaining consistent turnout
- Enhance weight placement for pirouette preparations and sustained Susu balances
About This Video
This comprehensive intermediate ballet barre class from Broche Ballet is meticulously designed to help dancers refine their classical line and deepen their understanding of functional mechanics. Over the course of 48 minutes, you will engage in a standard classical sequence that emphasizes precision, turnout, and fluid coordination. The session begins with foundational grand plié and tendu patterns, incorporating movements like pas de cheval and enveloppé to challenge your articulation and foot strength.
One of the primary focuses of this class is the application of proper turnout mechanics. By utilizing the specific 'heel front, knee back' cue during exercises like fondu and tendu, you will learn to maximize rotation from the hip in both the standing and working legs. This technical detail is vital for achieving the clean, open lines required in advanced ballet.
We further explore these principles through rond de jambe and piqué, ensuring that every movement is grounded in correct alignment. A significant highlight of this lesson is the refinement of the ponché. Unlike common misconceptions that focus solely on flexibility, our approach emphasizes the relationship between the tilt of the pelvis and the engagement of the upper back.
This ensures stability and grace while preventing spinal distortion. You will also practice synchronizing your port de bras with your lower body, ensuring that the energy of your hands and feet remains unified during adagio and transitions into écarté. As the barre progresses, the tempo increases with sharp dégagé and frappé work.
These exercises, alongside petite battement, are designed to develop speed and precision without compromising your turnout. The class concludes with pirouette preparations and sustained balance work in positions like Susu and passé. By focusing on weight placement and core stability, you will build the confidence needed for more complex center work.
Whether you are looking to polish your technique or build functional strength, this Broche Ballet session provides the professional guidance necessary for your growth as an intermediate dancer.
