What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a stable standing hip and strong glute engagement for improved speed and balance.
- Proper ankle alignment and weight distribution when performing a relevé in fourth position.
- The technical importance of 'tucking the heel' in every movement to preserve turnout.
- Refining your tendu execution with precision and control in various directions.
- Coordinating port de bras with foundational lower-body exercises.
About This Video
Build a stronger foundation for your dance practice with this focused 23-minute barre session from Broche Ballet. In ballet, the plié and the tendu are not just warmups; they are the fundamental building blocks for every jump, turn, and graceful movement you will ever perform. This class strips away the complexity of long combinations to focus on the essential mechanics that create a professional-looking line and a stable center.
Throughout the lesson, our instructor guides you through a series of exercises designed to activate the hips, glutes, and ankles, ensuring you have the control needed for more advanced center work. ' You will learn how to hold your standing side still and engage your glutes to provide the stability necessary for speed and balance in your working leg. We also dive deep into the nuances of footwork, emphasizing the importance of tucking the heel during every transition to maintain proper turnout.
As we move into relevé, specifically in the fourth position, the instruction highlights critical alignment details: keeping the pinky toes connected to the floor and pressing the ankles forward to prevent rolling. Whether you are executing a simple tendu to the front, side, or back, the goal is precision and control. This class is perfect for dancers who want to move past simply 'doing' the steps and start mastering the underlying technique.
By focusing on these 'zippy' and controlled combinations, you will develop the muscle memory required for zippy-tongy transitions and high-level performance. Join us at the barre and refine your port de bras while strengthening your lower body in this essential ballet practice.
