What You'll Learn
- Execute fondus and ronds de jambe with a sense of resistance to match musical phrasing.
- Incorporate authentic Hungarian character-style flair using specific wrist and elbow movements.
- Master the ballonet by correctly blending the enveloppé and fondu actions for a light, bouncy quality.
- Transform cambré movements into flowing choreography rather than static stretches.
- Utilize épaulement and shoulder placement to add iconic personality to classical ballet transitions.
About This Video
Step into the studio with Broche Ballet for a 45-minute journey into the heart of artistic expression. This unique online ballet class is designed for dancers who want to move beyond the mechanics of technique and explore the 'luxury' of movement. Set to the evocative and rich music of Johannes Brahms, this session emphasizes musicality, phrasing, and the sophisticated use of resistance in your ballet barre.
We begin with a focus on 'luxurious' movement qualities during demi-plié, grand plié, and especially fondus. Rather than simple execution, you will learn to create physical tension and resistance in your legs, as if pushing through water or honey, to perfectly match the piano's phrasing. This technique not only builds incredible strength but also develops the mature, fluid quality seen in professional performers.
A significant highlight of this class is the integration of character dance elements inspired by Hungarian Dance. You will learn to add personality and 'flair' through specialized wrist movements and elbow placements during piqué and ballonet combinations. We also dive deep into the mechanics of the ballonet, teaching you how to seamlessly blend the enveloppé and fondu actions for a light, bouncy quality.
Throughout the barre, we revisit familiar terms like pas de cheval, fouetté à la seconde, and sus-sous, but with a renewed focus on flow over rigid patterns. We re-examine the cambré, treating it as a flowing piece of choreography—a dive and a sweep of the body—rather than a static stretch. By mastering the concepts of tension and release and utilizing épaulement to add iconic style to your transitions, you will leave this class feeling less like a student and more like a true dancer.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your craft and discover the expressive power of your artistry.
