What You'll Learn
- Execute the "corkscrew" action in enveloppé for better rotation and heel placement.
- Refine pirouette preparation by coordinating arm and elbow movements with the torso.
- Master complex, syncopated musical patterns to enhance cognitive focus and agility.
- Build explosive power in grand battement by utilizing the back leg's initial brush.
- Maintain proper pelvic alignment and hip squareness during fondu and arabesque.
About This Video
Welcome to a spook-tacular session at Broche Ballet! This 49-minute intermediate barre class blends the festive energy of a Halloween-themed playlist—featuring hits from Harry Potter and Michael Jackson’s "Thriller"—with the rigorous technical focus required for intermediate training. Whether you are looking to sharpen your coordination or deepen your understanding of classical rotation, this class offers a comprehensive workout for both the mind and body.
The session centers on technical precision within intermediate movements such as the enveloppé, double frappe, and intricate tendu patterns. One of the primary highlights of this class is mastering the "corkscrew" action during rotation. By focusing on lifting the knee slightly higher during an enveloppé, you create the necessary space for external rotation while actively driving the heel forward.
This attention to detail ensures that your turnout is functional, grounded, and sustained throughout the entire exercise. As we progress through the standard barre sequence—including plié, tendu, dégagé, and fondu—we emphasize hip stability and upper body alignment. You will learn to navigate "brain-buster" patterns that utilize syncopated rhythms, challenging your mental agility and your ability to stay on the music.
Special attention is given to pirouette preparation at the barre; specifically, we focus on how to move the arm and elbow in harmony with the body to facilitate a clean, efficient rotation away from the support. In the final stages of the barre, we focus on power and stability. Exercises like the grand battement encourage you to use the explosive energy of the back leg’s brush off the floor, simulating the power needed for grand allégro and big leaps.
Throughout the class, you will work on maintaining squareness in positions like arabesque and su-su, ensuring that your weight shifts are fluid and controlled without compromising the placement of the pelvis. Join Broche Ballet for this unique blend of holiday fun and high-level technical refinement.
