What You'll Learn
- Refine the coordination of the floor brush when moving from plié to a stretched leg.
- Improve turnout mechanics in ronde de jambe en l'air using the 'heel forward' cue.
- Develop resistance and control in grand battement to prepare for jumps and beats.
- Enhance stability and weight placement through frequent sous-sous and relevé work.
About This Video
Welcome to this 50-minute Intermediate Barre session at Broche Ballet, where we dive deep into the mechanics of classical technique. This comprehensive class is specifically designed for the intermediate dancer who is ready to move beyond basic positions and focus on the intricate coordination required for advanced work. We begin with a thoughtful plié sequence that emphasizes the fluidity of movement and the grounding of the feet.
From there, we progress through a rigorous series of exercises including tendu with pas de cheval, brushing dégagés, and high-tempo ronde de jambe combinations that challenge your stamina and precision. One of the primary goals of this session is mastering the transition from a plié to a fully stretched leg. By focusing on the 'brush' against the floor, you will learn how to maximize your range of motion and create a seamless line.
Turnout mechanics are also a key focus, particularly during ronde de jambe en l'air. We use the technical cue 'heel forward, knee back' to ensure that the rotation comes from the hip, maintaining the integrity of the position even as the leg moves through the air. As the barre progresses, we introduce more complex phrasing involving tombé and coupé transitions.
These elements are essential for developing the agility needed for center work. We also incorporate fondu and enveloppé movements to build the strength necessary for sustained adagio. The class culminates in powerful grand battement work, where we focus on pulling the leg down with resistance.
This controlled descent is crucial for preparing the body for the explosive power needed in jumps and beats. Throughout the session, you will find frequent opportunities to test your stability with sous-sous balances and relevé transitions. These moments are designed to help you find your center and improve your weight placement, making you feel more secure as you move into pirouette preparations.
Join us at the barre to refine your execution, build functional strength, and take your ballet technique to the next level.
