What You'll Learn
- Developing leg strength and joint stability through controlled demi-plié and grand plié exercises.
- Improving foot articulation and speed with progressive tendu and dégagé combinations.
- Maintaining proper posture, alignment, and core engagement during complex movements.
- Executing transitions between steps like glissade, assemblé, and jeté with precision.
About This Video
Welcome to this focused 22-minute technical session at Broche Ballet, designed to deepen your understanding of the two most fundamental movements in the dance vocabulary: the plié and the tendu. While these exercises are often introduced in the very first lesson, they remain the architectural foundation upon which all virtuosic ballet technique is built. In this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of leg strength, hip rotation, and foot articulation to help you achieve greater precision in your dancing.
Our practice begins at the barre with a series of plié exercises. We explore the nuances between demi-plié and grand plié, focusing on the resistance required to build power in the legs and stability in the joints. You will learn to maintain proper posture and alignment, ensuring that your turnout is initiated correctly from the hips and supported by an engaged core.
As we transition into the tendu combinations, the difficulty increases. We work through movements en dehors and en dedans, emphasizing the brush of the foot against the floor to develop maximum articulation. These combinations are essential for improving balance, coordination, and the speed needed for center work.
We also incorporate dégagé and rond de jambe to challenge your weight placement. The session further integrates more dynamic steps such as glissade, assemblé, and jeté, demonstrating how the strength built in a simple tendu translates into expansive traveling movements. We even touch upon the preparation for fouetté and the importance of a clean retiré position.
Throughout the class, your instructor provides detailed corrections to help you avoid common pitfalls and refine your artistry. Whether you are looking to polish your technique or seeking a rigorous technical workout, this class provides the tools to elevate your dancing. Remember, mastery in ballet comes from the value of practice and repetition.
Join us at Broche Ballet and refine your craft today.
