What You'll Learn
- How to integrate breath with movement to create an expansive, organic allongé.
- Refined hand and finger placement, including the relationship between the thumb and middle finger.
- Techniques for 'leading' with the back of the hand to ensure fluid arm transitions.
- The coordination required for a graceful third arabesque port de bras.
- A moving meditation practice to improve focus, artistry, and upper-body flow.
About This Video
Discover the intersection of mindfulness and classical technique in this unique Moving Meditation session from Broche Ballet. This nine-minute class is dedicated to the artistry of port de bras, focusing on the seamless connection between the breath and the movement of the arms. Rather than viewing arm positions as static shapes, we explore them as living, breathing expressions that originate from the core.
By integrating deep, intentional breathing, you will learn how the expansion of the lungs can naturally drive the allongé movement, creating a sense of length and buoyancy that reaches all the way to the fingertips. Throughout the session, we delve into the technical nuances that separate a basic movement from a truly professional aesthetic. You will practice the precise placement of the thumb near the middle finger to maintain a soft, classical line and learn to lead with the skin on the back of the hand.
Our exercises guide you through first position, second position, and high fifth, emphasizing that the fingers should be the very last to arrive at their destination. This delayed arrival creates the 'flow' that is characteristic of seasoned dancers. We also explore the third arabesque port de bras, transitioning through first position with grace and control.
This class is not just a technical drill; it is a moving meditation designed to help you find a sense of calm and focus. Whether you are warming up for a full barre or looking for a mindful way to end your day, these exercises will help you develop the delicate and soft allongé movements that define balletic grace. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine your upper body coordination and bring a new level of presence to your dancing.
