What You'll Learn
- How to engage inner thighs and knees to achieve 'longer legs' and better lines.
- Dynamic foot articulation techniques using tendus in flexed and pointed positions.
- Improved spinal mobility and grace through integrated cambré exercises.
- Complex coordination skills featuring pas de cheval and enveloppé drills.
- Stability and verticality through sustained sous-sus balances and relevé work.
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized 25-minute training session at Broche Ballet, designed to refine the three pillars of ballet technique: the plié, the tendu, and the relevé. In classical dance, these foundational movements are not just warm-ups; they are the building blocks for every advanced step in the repertoire. This class is meticulously structured to help you develop the strength, coordination, and alignment necessary for professional-level precision.
The session begins with a comprehensive series of demi and grand pliés across various positions. Our instructor emphasizes the importance of maintaining an upright torso and engaged core while finding depth in your bend. To complement the lower body work, we integrate extensive cambré movements.
This focus on spinal mobility helps you achieve a more fluid port de bras and prevents rigidity in your dancing. As we move into tendu exercises, the focus shifts to foot articulation. You will explore the relationship between the floor and your feet, practicing the transition from a flat foot to a flexed position and through to a sharp, beautiful point.
These exercises are crucial for developing the push required for allegro work. To further challenge your coordination, the class introduces pas de cheval and enveloppé, movements that require a high degree of control and awareness of your turnout. ' By actively squeezing the inner thighs and ensuring the knees are fully stretched during every rise, you will begin to see a transformation in your lines.
The class concludes with a series of sustained sous-sus balances and relevé combinations. These drills are designed to build ankle stability and test your verticality. By focusing on specific technical corrections regarding heel placement and posture, you will walk away from this Broche Ballet class feeling taller, stronger, and more centered.
Perfect for those looking to polish their technique from the comfort of home.
