What You'll Learn
- How to maintain consistent leg height and control during complex, multi-step combinations.
- Techniques for proper hip alignment and core engagement to improve stability and prevent injury.
- Refining the precision of sharp movements like frappés and the smooth transitions of fondu.
- Using breath to find length in the body and maintain professional posture throughout the barre.
- Strategies for finishing sequences with control and poise rather than rushing the final movements.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 45-minute session designed for the dedicated dancer. In this "Long & Tricky" advanced ballet barre, Broche Ballet focuses on the intersection of technical precision and artistic control. This class is specifically structured to challenge your coordination through extended sequences that require both physical stamina and mental focus. By navigating complex combinations, you will learn to maintain your form even when the choreography becomes demanding.
The lesson begins with a focused warm-up at the barre, moving through foundational exercises like the plié and grand plié. The instructor emphasizes the importance of hip placement and alignment from the very first movement, ensuring a safe and effective practice. As the combinations progress in difficulty, you will delve into the sharp execution of frappés and the fluid, controlled quality of the fondu. A major focus of this session is the commitment to leg height; you will be challenged to hold your leg at a consistent level throughout intricate movements, especially when transitioning to demi-pointe.
Beyond footwork, this class highlights the vital role of the upper body. You will learn to use your breath to find length and engage your core to support your posture during difficult center work and adagio sequences. The instructor provides cues on managing the turn out and turn in of the legs, ensuring that every change in direction is executed with professional clarity. By the end of this practice, you will have a deeper understanding of how to finish every movement with precision, avoiding the urge to rush and instead finding stillness and poise. Whether you are looking to refine your technique or build the strength necessary for advanced variations, this session offers the rigorous training needed to reach your goals.
