What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of rotation and turnout from the hip through the foot.
- Execute clean développé and fondu combinations with precision and control.
- Improve upper body alignment and core engagement in cambré and arabesque.
- Refine the coordination of weight placement during tendu and passé transitions.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this comprehensive 54-minute Long Technical All-level Barre from Broche Ballet. This class is designed to bridge the gap between simple movement and deep technical understanding, making it an essential resource for dancers at any stage of their journey. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an intermediate dancer refining your artistry, this session provides the space to focus on the nuances that make ballet truly beautiful.
The session begins with a primary focus on fundamental body alignment and posture. You will learn how to properly engage your core and upper back to support your movements, ensuring stability throughout the barre. A key theme of this class is rotation—or turnout—and how to maintain it consistently from the glutes through the ankles, even during complex transitions.
As you move through the curriculum, you will execute a series of foundational exercises including plié, tendu front, and passé. The instructor provides detailed guidance on the développé, explaining the coordination required to transition through a fondu into a full extension. Special attention is paid to the cambré and cambré back, where the focus shifts to upper back engagement and maintaining balance without compromising the spine's integrity.
Throughout the nearly hour-long session, you will practice movements like the soutenu and arabesque, learning how to find your center even when moving through challenging positions. The instructor emphasizes the importance of breathing and core engagement as the primary tools for control and safety. By focusing on the mechanics of the movement, this barre helps you internalize the 'why' behind the 'how,' leading to more graceful and powerful dancing.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique, improve your flexibility, and find your strength at the barre.
