What You'll Learn
- How to soften the hip in grand battement to avoid hard stops and improve fluidity.
- Techniques for maintaining proper alignment and core control during complex barre exercises.
- Refining transitions in movements such as the pas de bourrée, tombé, and développé.
- Mastering the swing and control required for powerful yet graceful jeté movements.
About This Video
Welcome to this comprehensive 51-minute intermediate ballet barre session at Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously designed for dancers who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to refine the nuances of their technique. We dive deep into the mechanics of movement, focusing on the delicate balance between strength and fluidity.
One of the primary focuses of this session is the grand battement. Often, dancers reach the top of the movement with a jarring hard stop that can lead to hip tension. Our instructor guides you through a swing and soften approach—learning to straighten the leg on the count of seven and then gently bending to absorb the energy.
This technique not only protects your joints but also creates the long, elegant lines essential for professional-level performance. Throughout the class, we revisit core exercises including tendu, dégagé, and fouetté. Each exercise is an opportunity to check your alignment and ensure your weight is properly centered over your standing leg.
We also incorporate more complex transitions such as the pas de bourrée, tombé, and développé. By focusing on these transitions, you will develop the control needed for center work and grand allegro movements like the jeté and assemblé. This class also explores the importance of the foot's connection to the floor, ensuring that every movement is grounded yet buoyant.
Alignment is the cornerstone of ballet, and this practice emphasizes maintaining a neutral pelvis and engaged core even during demanding exercises. Whether you are working on your arabesque line or the precision of a bourrée, the feedback provided throughout the video will help you identify common pitfalls and make immediate corrections. Consistency is key in ballet; by repeating these high-level technical exercises, you build the muscle memory required for effortless expression on stage.
Join Broche Ballet for this focused practice and take your technical execution to the next level. Let's work together to achieve greater precision and artistry at the barre.
