What You'll Learn
- The technical distinction between the explosive power of grand battement and the controlled action of a brush.
- Critical techniques for stabilizing the standing leg and protecting the knee during développé and grand plié.
- How to engage the upper body and core to create a stable frame for jumps and turns.
- Refining the execution of fondu and tendu to increase lower body speed and precision.
About This Video
Elevate your technique with this 43-minute intermediate-level class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed to bridge the gap between barre work and the explosive power required for center combinations. Focusing on the pillars of power, speed, and precision, this barre sequence emphasizes the foundational strength needed for dynamic jumps and stable turns. Throughout the lesson, your instructor guides you through a rigorous series of exercises, including deep grand pliés, fluid fondus, and controlled développés.
A primary focus is placed on the safety and stability of the standing leg, ensuring that dancers build the requisite strength to support their weight during complex movements without compromising the knee joint. You will explore the nuanced differences between a grand battement—where the leg is tossed with height and power—and a controlled brush, refining your ability to manage momentum and weight transfer. Furthermore, the class highlights the importance of upper body engagement.
By maintaining a strong core and active shoulder blades, you create the necessary stability to support the lower body's athletic demands. Whether you are refining your tendu or perfecting an assemblé soutenu en fondu, this session provides the technical feedback and structural guidance necessary to advance your practice and prepare your body for the rigors of allegro work.
