What You'll Learn
- Mastering deep, controlled pliés to maximize core and leg engagement.
- Techniques for sharp, articulated tendus and quick, precise frappés.
- Developing stability and balance during sous-sus and coupé movements.
- Improving coordination through varied speeds and directional changes at the barre.
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized 26-minute Broche Ballet session, "Just Pliés and Tendus," featuring the melodic accompaniment of Julie’s Custom Ballet Album. While the title focuses on the basics, this class is a rigorous deep dive into the foundational mechanics that support every dancer's technique. By focusing on these core elements at the barre, you will build the essential strength, turnout, and alignment necessary for more complex center work and performances.
The class begins with a series of slow, controlled pliés. We emphasize the depth of the movement, ensuring you engage your core and find a true en dehors (turnout) from the hips. Mastering the plié is essential, as it serves as the cushion for every jump and the power behind every rise. You will learn to transition from deep, sustained movements to quicker variations, focusing on pulling the legs in rapidly while keeping the ankles relaxed—a key concept that carries over into your frappés and allegro work.
As we move into tendus, the focus shifts to the articulation of the foot and the "pulling in" action against the floor. We explore various directions and speeds to challenge your coordination and stability. This session also incorporates intermediate elements such as sous-sus, coupé, and frappé. You will practice maintaining a straight back and proper alignment even as the tempo increases. By the end of this practice, you will have a better understanding of how to achieve fluid, smooth motions rather than jerky, abrupt transitions. Whether you are looking to refine your technique or need a solid, focused warm-up before a full class, this video provides the structure and professional guidance needed to excel at the barre.
