What You'll Learn
- Master the foundational alignment for deep, controlled pliés and articulate tendus.
- Develop fluid transitions between tendu, pas de cheval, and enveloppé.
- Enhance your balance and core stability during sous-sus and coup-de-pied positions.
- Refine foot placement and weight distribution for better center-work preparation.
- Improve coordination by integrating specific arm positions with lower-body exercises.
About This Video
Welcome to a dedicated session at Broche Ballet designed to refine the essential building blocks of your dance practice. In this 21-minute class, we strip away the complexity of big jumps and fast turns to focus on the meditative and fundamental movements of the barre: the plié and the tendu. These exercises are the heartbeat of classical ballet, providing the necessary strength, turnout, and alignment for everything that follows in the center.
Our instructor leads you through intentional combinations that emphasize a deep, controlled plié and a sharp, articulate tendu. You will explore variations including tendu to the front, side, and back, ensuring a well-rounded engagement of the legs and core. We dive deeper into technical nuances with movements like the pas de cheval and the enveloppé, which challenge your coordination and foot articulation.
These refined steps help bridge the gap between simple floor work and more complex allegro movements later in your training. Throughout the class, the focus remains on your posture and weight distribution. You will learn how to maintain a strong core while executing a coup-de-pied or transitioning smoothly into a sous-sus.
Whether you are practicing with the support of a barre or testing your stability in a free fly environment, this class is designed to help you develop a sense of effortless control. By prioritizing the quality of each movement over speed, you will find a greater sense of balance and a deeper connection to the music. Perfect for dancers looking to clean up their technique or those seeking a relaxing yet effective barre workout, this session highlights why the basics are never truly basic.
Join us at Broche Ballet to cultivate the grace and strength that only a dedicated plié and tendu practice can provide.
