What You'll Learn
- The correct mechanics for double frappé and rond de jambe en l'air.
- How to use the pendulum effect to improve grand battement height.
- Techniques for stabilizing the femur and hip socket during leg extensions.
- Integrating fluid port de bras with complex beginner footwork.
- Ways to use plié to create transitions between technical exercises.
About This Video
Elevate your foundational technique with this comprehensive 57-minute beginner ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to help adult learners transition into more intermediate footwork while maintaining the structural integrity of their basic positions. We dive deep into two challenging movements: the double frappé and the rond de jambe en l'air.
Understanding the mechanics of the foot is central to this lesson. Our instructor guides you through the concept of the foot as a pendulum, especially during grand battement. By learning to hold the femur bone still and relaxing the opposite side of the body, you will discover how to use the weight of the leg to generate energy rather than relying solely on muscular force.
This pendulum approach allows for higher, freer movements that feel more efficient and less strained. In the second half of the class, we focus on the intricate rhythm of the double frappé. You will learn how to articulate the foot quickly against the ankle before striking the floor or the air.
We also introduce rond de jambe en l'air, emphasizing the circular path of the lower leg while the thigh remains perfectly stationary. These exercises are paired with intentional port de bras to ensure that your upper body remains fluid and expressive even as the footwork becomes more demanding. Throughout the class, we incorporate classic movements such as plié, passé, and changé to build a well-rounded practice.
Whether you are working on your hinge movement for better leg height or trying to master the letting go of the foot to find its natural swing, this class provides the technical cues and positive feedback necessary for real progress. Join us at the barre and refine your ballet vocabulary with precision and grace.
