What You'll Learn
- Master the timing of passé and piqué movements to stay 'up' on the beat.
- Improve turnout and alignment through foundational second position exercises.
- Enhance core stability and leg strength for better balance during pirouettes.
- Refine the artistic execution of cambré and développé movements.
- Execute a graceful réverence to conclude your practice with intention and respect.
About This Video
Commemorate Memorial Day with this special 62-minute all-level barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to blend technical rigor with a mindful tribute, ending with a beautiful réverence for our fallen heroes. Throughout this practice, you will engage in a series of exercises designed to sharpen your technique, focusing specifically on the precision of your footwork and the stability of your core.
We begin at the barre with an emphasis on proper turnout and alignment in second position, moving through fundamental exercises like plié, tendu, and cambré. A major technical focus of this class is the passé movement. The instructor guides you to find lightness and speed, treating the passé with the same rhythmic urgency as a piqué.
By learning to be 'up' on the beat, you will develop the sharp, clean mechanics necessary for more advanced combinations and pirouettes. In addition to footwork, the class incorporates elements of physical conditioning to build the strength required for controlled développé and sustained balance. Whether you are working on your turnout from the hips or refining your upper body placement during a cambré, you will receive encouraging feedback to help you maintain form and focus.
This class is an excellent opportunity for dancers of all backgrounds to slow down, focus on the quality of every movement, and dedicate their practice to a meaningful cause. By the end of the hour, you will feel more connected to your alignment and more grounded in your ballet foundations.
