All-Level Ballet Barre: Mastering Grand Battements and Height

Step into the virtual studio with Broche Ballet for an invigorating 44-minute all-level barre class designed to challenge your control and refine your classical technique. This session focuses heavily on the mechanics of the grand battement, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a tall, regal posture even as the working leg reaches its maximum height. ' Dancers often struggle with maintaining their lift during large, powerful movements, but our instructor guides you through the process of engaging the deep core muscles and lifting out of the hips to stay stable and centered.

The class sequence includes a variety of foundational exercises, including tendus and stretching sequences that prepare the body for the more demanding work of grand battements en croix. You will learn how to integrate a 'rise and lower' movement into your grand battements, a specific technique designed to help dancers maintain control and prevent the torso from collapsing as the leg descends. Beyond the legs, this class places a high value on upper body alignment.

You will be encouraged to keep your head high and your gaze intentional, ensuring that your arabesque positions are long and graceful. Proper alignment is the key to injury prevention and aesthetic beauty in ballet, and this session provides the specific corrections and feedback necessary to hone those skills. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics of weight placement or an experienced dancer wanting to revisit the fundamentals of core engagement and turnout, this class offers valuable insights for every level.

We delve deep into the mechanics of the plié and the tendu, ensuring every movement starts with a solid foundation. By the end of this comprehensive session, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain your verticality throughout the barre, leading to more stable and expressive dancing.