What You'll Learn
- Targeted stretches for the hip socket and femur alignment to increase leg extension range.
- Core and glute engagement techniques to support and protect the lower back during flexibility work.
- The 'W-Y-T' posture sequence to improve upper back mobility and shoulder alignment.
- Rhythmic breathing techniques (4-count inhale, 6-count exhale) to facilitate deeper muscle relaxation.
- Proper hamstring and quad isolation to ensure effective stretching without straining the joints.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this focused 14-minute flexibility flow from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for intermediate dancers, this session targets the essential muscle groups needed for beautiful lines and healthy movement: the hip flexors, quads, and the entire back. In ballet, flexibility is more than just achieving deep splits; it is about functional range of motion and the ability to control your body through every movement. This class guides you through a series of intentional movements that begin with a gentle warm-up to prepare the joints before moving into deeper, targeted stretches. You will explore the relationship between the femur and the hip socket, learning how proper alignment can unlock greater freedom in your leg extensions and extensions to the back.
A key component of this practice is the integration of core strength with flexibility. By engaging the glutes and pulling the belly button toward the spine, you protect your lower back while allowing the hamstrings and quads to release effectively. We also introduce a specialized sequence for the upper back and shoulders, ensuring your upper body maintains the proud, open posture required for professional-level ballet technique. We emphasize the power of the breath throughout the session. Utilizing a specific breathing pattern—inhaling for four counts and exhaling for six—helps to calm the nervous system and allows the muscles to relax into the stretch without unnecessary tension.
Whether you are recovering from a long day at the barre or preparing for a performance, this flexibility flow provides the anatomical focus needed to improve your dance longevity and grace. Join us on the floor to work through these specific exercises and discover how a consistent, breath-focused stretching routine can transform your ballet technique and overall well-being.
