What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of the relevé passé for improved stability and core strength
- Refining plié and allongé techniques to achieve fluid movement and better alignment
- Building physical endurance through a comprehensive 50-minute barre sequence
- Practicing the art of the révérence as a mindful way to conclude a dance practice
About This Video
Celebrate the close of the year with Broche Ballet’s special New Year’s Eve edition of our all-level ballet barre class. Led by Julie, this session is designed to help you find focus, strength, and a sense of calm as you transition into the new year. This 50-minute practice is more than just a workout; it is a celebration of what your body can achieve and a moment of gratitude for the global ballet community.
The class begins with traditional barre work, focusing on the fundamental foundations of ballet technique. We dive deep into essential movements like the plié and relevé, ensuring that your alignment and turnout are optimized from the start. A highlight of this special holiday session is the challenging yet rewarding set of 12 relevé passés—a symbolic nod to the twelve months of the year.
Whether you are working on your quads or focusing on your balance, these exercises provide a perfect blend of technical rigor and festive spirit. Throughout the class, Julie guides you through sequences that incorporate allongé to lengthen the lines of the body and improve your expressive range. We move from first position into parallel work, offering variations that make this class accessible for beginners while still providing a challenge for more seasoned dancers.
This all-level approach ensures that everyone can find their own rhythm and ring in the new year in a way that feels personally meaningful. Beyond the physical technique, this class emphasizes the importance of showing up for yourself and your fellow dancers. In the midst of the holiday season's busyness, ballet offers a unique space for stillness and mindfulness.
We conclude the session with a heartfelt révérence. This traditional bow is a moment to reflect on your progress over the past year and to thank your body for its resilience and grace. Join the Broche Ballet community and start your new year with poise, strength, and a renewed love for the art of dance.
