What You'll Learn
- Proper execution of demi-pliés to improve jump power and landing stability
- Correct articulation through the foot in tendu and dégagé movements
- Techniques for maintaining turnout and alignment from the hips and core
- How to use a strong heel drive to recover and maintain balance in fifth position
- Integrating technical barre work into a musical coda sequence for better coordination
About This Video
Start your dance practice with a deep dive into the most fundamental movements of classical dance. This 27-minute "Just Pliés & Tendus" class at Broche Ballet is designed to help dancers of all levels ground themselves and refine their technique where it matters most. While these exercises are often seen as simple warmups, they are the building blocks for every jump, turn, and adagio in ballet.
The class begins with thorough plié sequences in various positions. You will focus on maintaining a consistent turnout from the hips and finding a deep, resilient demi-plié that supports your jumps. The instructor provides detailed feedback on weight distribution, ensuring that you are driving your heels into the floor to maintain balance and stability as you move through first and fifth positions.
Transitioning into tendu exercises, the focus shifts to the articulation of the foot. You will explore how the foot "peels" off the floor, moving through the demi-pointe to a fully stretched toe. These tendu combinations are designed to strengthen the arches and improve the speed and precision of your footwork.
Throughout the lesson, we also incorporate dégagés and ronds de jambe to further challenge your alignment and core stability. A unique aspect of this practice is the inclusion of a coda to finish the barre. This allows you to take the technical precision developed during the slower exercises and apply it to a more musical, spirited sequence.
By focusing on keeping your feet "tight" and supporting your center, you will find a greater sense of control and grace. Whether you are a beginner looking to establish a solid foundation or an advanced dancer needing to return to the basics, this Broche Ballet session offers the technical rigor required to elevate your dancing. Focus on your breathing, find your center, and enjoy the repetitive, meditative nature of these essential ballet movements.
