What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of relevé by lifting from the base of the pelvis and maintaining turnout.
- Refine your turnout and alignment during foundational barre exercises and Pilates-inspired movements.
- Execute tombé movements with precision by pushing through the floor with the heel.
- Learn the technique for rising to relevé without a preparatory plié on the front or back.
- Improve balance and control during pivots and turns while maintaining a strong center.
About This Video
Elevate your foundational technique with this focused 24-minute class from Broche Ballet. While "Just Pliés, Tendus, and Relevés" might sound simple, these fundamental movements are the essential building blocks for every dancer, from beginners to professionals. In this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of turnout, pelvic alignment, and foot articulation to help you achieve greater control, stability, and grace in your movements.
Our instructor guides you through a series of barre exercises meticulously designed to challenge your muscle memory and refine your form. You will start with basic positions, focusing on the depth and quality of your plié and the sharpness of your tendu. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to the art of the relevé.
We explore how to lift from the base of the pelvis to find a secure balance on the balls of the feet without relying on momentum or a preparatory bend. This particular focus on the pelvic floor and core engagement is vital for developing the strength required for future center work. Beyond the basics, the lesson incorporates technical elements that bridge the gap between simple exercises and advanced combinations.
You will practice rising to relevé without a preparatory plié—on both the front and back foot—requiring immense core strength and precise weight placement. We also cover the proper execution of a tombé, emphasizing how to push the floor away with the heel while keeping the working leg straight. Throughout the class, you will find elements of Pilates-inspired movements to help stabilize the core and hips, ensuring that every movement is supported from your center.
We also touch upon the cambré to improve flexibility in the upper body and the fouetté for transitional strength. The lesson concludes with a series of pivots and turns to test your alignment under dynamic conditions, followed by a necessary cool-down to stretch the muscles worked. Join Broche Ballet for this intensive technical session and feel the difference that precision makes in your practice.
