What You'll Learn
- How to maintain consistent turnout in the knee and hip throughout every exercise
- Techniques for keeping the pelvis flat and the lower back long during closures
- Core engagement strategies to improve stability during susu and balance
- Proper foot articulation from the enveloppé through to the finish of a sequence
- Methods for tracking the knee over the pinky toe during demi-plié to prevent rolling
About This Video
Refine your foundational ballet technique with this focused 21-minute warmup at the barre. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the secret to advanced mastery lies in the precision of your basics. This session is dedicated entirely to the essential movements of pliés and tendus, providing you with the space to focus deeply on alignment, turnout, and core engagement without the distraction of complex choreography.
Throughout this class, our instructor guides you through a series of exercises designed to build strength and stability from the ground up. You will explore the nuances of the plié and demi-plié, learning how to maintain turnout in the back of the hip even as you descend. One of the key technical takeaways is the 'scooping' of the pinky toe during a plié to ensure the knees stay aligned over the toes, preventing the common mistake of rolling forward.
The tendu sequences are designed to improve your foot articulation and pelvic stability. You will be encouraged to keep your pelvis flat and your lower back long, avoiding any 'gripping' in the hips as you close your positions. By focusing on an enveloppé feeling as you transition through movements, you will develop a more fluid and controlled quality of dance.
In addition to leg work, this session emphasizes the importance of core engagement. Holding your core still as you transition between positions allows for a more secure susu and a controlled balance. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, these exercises will help you find your center and prepare your body for more intensive work.
By the end of this 21-minute practice, you will have a better understanding of how to leave the knee to the side during demi-plié transitions and how to finish each exercise with grace and sustained turnout. This supportive and instructional class is an essential tool for any dancer looking to build confidence and technical excellence in their daily practice.
