What You'll Learn
- Techniques for glute bridge marches to enhance standing leg stability.
- How to use robot arms to engage the upper body and support the core.
- Strategies for maintaining turnout and pelvic alignment during floor work.
- Methods to strengthen the abdominals without the strain of traditional planks.
About This Video
Core strength is the foundation of every movement in the ballet studio. From a steady pirouette to a controlled arabesque, your ability to maintain stability starts in the center. At Broche Ballet, we understand that traditional core workouts like planks can sometimes be taxing on the wrists or shoulders.
This specialized class focuses on building deep stability and glute strength using exercises that target the muscles most essential for dancers, all while staying off your forearms. We begin with the fundamentals of the glute bridge. This isn't just a standard fitness exercise; in a ballet context, it is vital for developing the power needed for grand allegro and the stability required for your standing leg.
You will learn to perform glute bridge marches, focusing on keeping the pelvis level and avoiding any hip drop. This mimics the demands of shifting weight from two legs to one during center work or at the barre. ' By pressing the elbows into the floor, you engage the triceps and upper back, providing a stable base that allows you to isolate the core and lower body more effectively.
We also explore rolling onto the shoulders to further challenge your balance and abdominal engagement. Maintaining your turnout while working through these bridge variations is a key objective. By engaging the external rotators throughout the movement, you build the functional muscle memory necessary to hold your rotation during complex sequences.
This session is designed to help you feel more grounded and secure in your technique, ensuring that your upper body remains fluid while your lower body provides a rock-solid foundation. Whether you are working on your plié depth or looking for more control in your relevé, this non-planking core session is the perfect addition to your cross-training regimen.
