What You'll Learn
- Proper demi-plié alignment including back placement and heel connection
- Precise tendu execution with an emphasis on foot articulation and turnout
- How to maintain hip control and balance without relying on the barre
- Techniques for rising into a susu and landing softly from movements
- Correct execution of coup de pied to strengthen the standing leg
About This Video
The foundation of every great dancer begins at the barre. At Broche Ballet, we believe that mastering the fundamentals is the key to unlocking advanced technique and preventing injury. In this 'Just Pliés & Tendus' session, we strip away the complexity of long combinations to focus on the essential movements that build strength, flexibility, and alignment. This 21-minute class is designed as a comprehensive physical warmup, preparing your body for a full practice or serving as a standalone technical polish.
We begin with a series of deliberate pliés. You will focus on the specific mechanics of the demi-plié, ensuring your back remains straight, your heels stay firmly grounded, and your knees track precisely over your toes. This isn't just a stretch; it is about establishing the ground connection and turnout that supports every jump and turn in the ballet vocabulary. From there, we transition into tendus, the building blocks of foot strength. You will learn to articulate through the metatarsals, maintaining a sharp point and a strong heel-forward position to maximize your turnout and engagement.
A unique aspect of this class is our focus on balance and hip control. Throughout the exercises, your instructor will encourage you to test your stability by momentarily letting go of the barre. This 'no-hands' approach forces the core and the standing leg to engage more deeply, preventing reliance on the barre for support. You will practice rising from a demi-plié into a susu or a balanced coup de pied, learning how to land softly and maintain your center of gravity even during complex transitions. Whether you are looking to understand the basics or refine your hip placement and foot articulation, this class offers the technical depth needed to excel. Join us at the Broche Ballet barre and find your center through the discipline of pliés and tendus.
