What You'll Learn
- The proper technique for brushing through demi-pointe to execute smooth tendus.
- How to maintain vertical alignment and core engagement during pliés and relevés.
- Strategies for improving turnout and ankle stability to prevent injury.
- The importance of controlled transitions and consistent speed in foundational movements.
- Strengthening the feet and calves through targeted relevé and susu sequences.
About This Video
Focus on the essential foundations of classical dance with this dedicated barre session from Broche Ballet. This 24-minute practice focuses exclusively on the core building blocks of technique: pliés and tendus, culminating in a series of strengthening relevés. Designed for dancers of all levels, this class invites you to slow down and refine the mechanics that support every movement in the ballet vocabulary.
We begin with a thorough exploration of the plié, emphasizing the connection between the feet and the floor. You will learn to engage your core and maintain a straight back while finding deep, controlled movement in your knees and ankles. Transitioning into tendus, the instructor provides detailed guidance on the correct execution of the movement—emphasizing the sensation of sliding the foot across the floor through the demi-pointe before reaching full extension.
This focus on brushing the floor is critical for building the foot strength required for more advanced jumps and turns. The session also incorporates variations like the flex point to enhance ankle mobility and awareness of turnout. By maintaining a consistent speed and controlled tempo, you will develop the muscle memory necessary for fluid transitions.
The class concludes with a series of relevés and susu positions. Here, the focus shifts to alignment and stability. You will work on keeping the ankles turned out and the knees aligned over the toes, preventing injury and promoting a strong, elongated line.
Whether you are a beginner looking to establish a solid base or an experienced dancer wanting to revisit your fundamentals, this Broche Ballet warmup provides the perfect environment for technical growth through deliberate practice.
