What You'll Learn
- Execute proper plié and tendu technique with a focus on pelvic alignment
- Develop independent leg movement while maintaining a stable core and neutral spine
- Improve foot articulation and knee control through pas de cheval and tendu exercises
- Master the melting quality of a fondu to build strength for jumps and balance
- Enhance overall body awareness and posture for more advanced ballet work
About This Video
Building a strong technical foundation is the cornerstone of every dancer's journey, regardless of their experience level. In this 21-minute warmup session from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the essential mechanics of the barre, specifically focusing on the execution of pliés and tendus. While these movements are introduced in the very first ballet class, mastering them requires a lifelong commitment to precision, alignment, and muscle engagement.
Throughout this practice, you will be guided through a series of exercises designed to warm up the entire body while reinforcing proper technique. One of the primary focuses of this session is the relationship between the pelvis and the legs. You will learn how to maintain pelvic stability and a neutral spine while moving the legs independently.
This independence is crucial for achieving the clean lines and effortless movement characteristic of professional ballet. The instructor provides detailed cues on how the femur bone rotates within the hip socket, ensuring that your turnout is functional and safe. In addition to pliés and tendus, this class incorporates more complex elements such as pas de cheval and fondu.
You will practice the 'melting' quality of a fondu, which builds the strength necessary for controlled landings and jumps later in a full class. We also emphasize foot articulation during the tendu, ensuring that the foot remains in contact with the floor until the very last moment to develop strength in the metatarsals. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or an advanced dancer seeking to refine your alignment and core engagement, this class offers valuable insights.
By focusing on the 'why' behind each movement, Broche Ballet helps you transition from simply 'doing' the steps to truly dancing them with grace and technical accuracy. Join us at the barre to center your body, engage your core, and prepare your muscles for a successful dance practice.
