What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of a perfect plié to improve jump power and landing control.
- Develop foot articulation and strength through focused tendu floor friction.
- Learn to lengthen the spine and engage the core for stable, high relevés.
- Identify and correct common alignment errors like rocking during transitions.
- Understand how to maintain proper turnout and parallel positions at the barre.
About This Video
Welcome to a focused training session at Broche Ballet designed to refine the two most fundamental movements in the ballet vocabulary: the plié and the tendu. Whether you are just beginning your dance journey or are a seasoned dancer looking to return to basics, this 24-minute barre warmup provides the essential technical foundation required for more complex choreography. In this session, our instructor guides you through a series of exercises that emphasize proper alignment, core engagement, and the specific mechanics of the lower body.
We start with the plié, focusing on the outward rotation from the hips and the smooth, controlled bending of the knees. Proper pliés are the engine of ballet, providing the power for jumps and the softness for landings. Following the pliés, we transition into tendu exercises.
Here, the focus shifts to the articulation of the foot and the importance of maintaining consistent friction against the floor. This friction is vital for developing the strength and speed needed for more advanced allegro work. Throughout the lesson, we integrate relevé movements to challenge your balance and strengthen your ankles and calves.
You will learn the importance of lengthening the spine and lifting from the stomach to avoid the danger zone of collapsing into the joints or rocking off-balance. The instructor provides real-time feedback and corrections, highlighting common pitfalls like rocking forward or failing to push the heels down firmly after a rise. By emphasizing these fundamentals, Broche Ballet helps you build a more resilient and expressive dance technique.
This class is not just a warmup; it is an opportunity to tune your body and focus your mind on the precision that defines classical ballet. Join us at the barre and elevate your practice today.
