What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of a proper plié for improved power and shock absorption
- Precision in tendu execution to build foot strength and articulation
- Correct placement for coup-de-pied and pas de cheval movements
- Strategies for maintaining turnout and balance during barre transitions
- How to use musicality and rhythm to enhance your dance expression
About This Video
Elevate your technical foundation with this targeted ballet barre session from Broche Ballet. In this 24-minute class, we strip away the complexity to focus on the essential building blocks of every dancer's vocabulary: the plié and the tendu. Whether you are a beginner looking to establish correct habits or an advanced dancer seeking to refine your precision, this practice provides the repetition and detailed instruction necessary for growth.
We begin with a series of plié combinations designed to warm up the joints and establish your turnout from the hips. From there, we transition into various tendu exercises that emphasize the articulation of the foot and the strength of the metatarsals. Throughout the class, your instructor provides specific feedback on body alignment, the importance of arm placement, and how to maintain a strong center during weight shifts.
You will explore advanced variations including the pas de cheval, the melting quality of the fondu, and the precise placement of the coup-de-pied. Beyond just the physical movements, this class emphasizes the relationship between music and motion. You will learn to use the rhythm to guide your transitions and improve your timing, even incorporating clapping to internalize the beat.
We wrap up the session with a fun, energetic routine that allows you to apply your technical work in a more fluid, expressive context. By focusing on these core elements, you will build the stability and control required for more complex center work and allegro. Join us at the barre and rediscover the power of a perfectly executed plié.
