What You'll Learn
- Master the precise execution of relevés to build ankle strength and warm up the body.
- Improve balance and stability in foundational positions like first position and passé.
- Refine jumping technique by focusing on the 'catch' and control at the peak of the movement.
- Develop proper shoulder blade placement and alignment for a secure, professional frame.
- Explore creative movement variations to personalize your technical practice.
About This Video
Celebrate the beginning of a brand-new year by returning to the foundation of your practice with Broche Ballet’s New Year's Day Barre class. This 48-minute session is designed to help you reset your technique, refocus your mind, and realign your body after the holiday season. Whether you are setting ambitious goals for the months ahead or simply want to feel the floor beneath your feet, this class provides the perfect balance of technical rigor and artistic creativity. The session is structured to build strength from the ground up, ensuring you start your dance year with the right habits.
The class begins with a series of relevés to wake up the feet and establish a strong connection to the ground. Throughout the exercises, your instructor focuses on the nuances of proper alignment and posture, ensuring that every movement is executed with maximum efficiency and grace. As we move through the barre, you will dive deep into stability work, practicing balances in first position and passé. One of the key technical takeaways of this class is learning to apply downward pressure through the shoulder blades, which creates the stable foundation needed for more complex movements. This physical mindfulness helps prevent injury and improves overall line.
Dynamics are also a core focus during the latter half of the class. During jumping exercises, you will learn how to push off the floor with power while maintaining control at the peak of the movement. Your instructor will guide you on how to "catch" your leg at the top of a sauté or relevé, holding it for a split second to demonstrate mastery of the movement before returning to the floor. This emphasis on control transitions into the final portion of the class, where dancers are invited to be creative. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different movement variations—whether rising on one leg or facing the barre—to see how your body responds to various challenges. Join the Broche Ballet community as we step into this year with intention and discipline.
