What You'll Learn
- Correct alignment and depth in plié exercises across various positions
- Articulation and strength in tendu and dégagé movements to improve footwork
- How to incorporate fondu technique to enhance balance and control
- Strategies for maintaining turnout and a lifted upper body during barre work
- Enhanced musicality through unique rhythmic accompaniment and phrasing
About This Video
Elevate your classical technique with this focused 26-minute warmup session from Broche Ballet. In this specialized class, we strip away the complexity of a full barre to focus on the absolute foundations of classical dance: the plié and the tendu. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or an advanced dancer refining your precision, returning to these fundamental movements is the secret to building a strong, graceful, and injury-resistant body.
We begin the session at the barre with a series of comprehensive plié exercises. You will be guided through various positions, emphasizing the importance of tracking the knees over the toes, maintaining a neutral pelvis, and finding that deep, melting sensation that characterizes a professional-quality plié. By focusing on these basics, you establish the stability required for turns and the power needed for jumps.
Moving into our tendu sequences, we explore how to properly articulate the foot, sliding through the floor to achieve a fully stretched line. The instructor introduces variations of the tendu, including tendu fondu, which challenges your balance and weight distribution. You will also practice dégagé movements to build speed and precision in your footwork.
Throughout the lesson, there is a strong emphasis on maintaining your turnout from the hips and keeping the upper body lifted and reaching even as the lower body works hard. One of the highlights of this practice is the unique musical accompaniment. The different style of music helps dancers break away from habitual timing, forcing a deeper connection between the movement and the rhythm.
This focus on musicality, combined with constructive technical feedback, ensures that your warmup is as mentally engaging as it is physically rewarding. Join us to refine your technique from the ground up.
