What You'll Learn
- How to maintain consistent turnout in the standing leg during movements like tendu and rond de jambe.
- Techniques for stabilizing the standing side, shoulder, and hip to improve overall balance.
- Identifying and overcoming physical blocks in the spine, hips, and ankles that prevent straightness.
- The process of achieving a 'one-line' neutral alignment in a body with natural curves.
- How to build a foundation of straightness to allow for more expressive and fluid movements.
About This Video
In the world of ballet, achieving a perfectly straight line is often discussed as a fundamental requirement, yet for most dancers, 'straight' is far from natural. In this insightful session with Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the mechanics of the standing leg and how to maintain focus and control through even the most demanding combinations. Whether you are performing a simple tendu or a complex rond de jambe, your ability to stabilize the standing side is what ultimately dictates your success in turnout and balance.
This class explores the physical reality of the human body—which is naturally full of curves—and explains the deliberate process required to find a neutral, 'one-line' alignment. Many adult dancers face unique challenges, such as spinal misalignment, hip tightness, or foot development issues, that can feel like blocks in their progress. We discuss how to identify these areas and work through them with patience and precision.
By focusing on the standing side, including the shoulder and hip, you can create a stable foundation that allows the working leg to move with greater freedom and expression. At Broche Ballet, we believe that understanding the 'why' behind the movement is just as important as the movement itself. Achieving straightness is not about forcing the body into an uncomfortable shape, but rather about developing a deep awareness of your anatomy to find a state of balance.
This journey is unique for every dancer, requiring consistent practice and attention to the specific areas where your body may be resisting alignment. Learn how to transform your technique by mastering the core principles of control and stability on your standing leg, ensuring every movement is executed with the grace and strength that ballet demands.
