What You'll Learn
- Maintain upper body stability with a strong 'arm bar' during tombé-piqué transitions.
- Prioritize rotation and turnout in pliés and grand pliés for improved hip mobility.
- Enhance leg control during grand battement by focusing on the active descent.
- Refine attitude and arabesque positions through active glute engagement.
- Build coordination for center work with precise weight shift drills.
About This Video
Elevate your training with this comprehensive 44-minute intermediate ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle more complex coordination, this session dives deep into technical precision. We focus on the foundational elements that build strength for center work, specifically targeting weight placement and dynamic range.
The class begins with a detailed series of plié and cambré exercises to warm up the body and establish your alignment. From there, we transition into tendu and dégagé work that emphasizes the stability of the standing leg and the activation of the turnout from the hips. You will learn to engage your glutes effectively during rond de jambe to maximize your range in attitude and arabesque positions.
One of the primary focuses of this session is the transition between tombé and piqué. Many dancers struggle with maintaining their upper body alignment during these weight shifts; here, we emphasize a strong 'arm bar' and port de bras to ensure your shoulders remain placed as you move through space. We also incorporate repetitive enveloppé and pas de cheval movements to refine footwork articulation.
To build the power needed for allegro, the class concludes with dynamic grand battement drills. Rather than simply focusing on the height of the kick, you will work on the controlled descent and the active pull of the leg back to the floor. This control is essential for preventing injury and maintaining the rhythmic integrity of the combination.
By the end of this class, you will feel more grounded, aligned, and prepared for the challenges of center floor exercises and pirouette preparations. Join our Broche Ballet community and take your intermediate technique to the next level.
