What You'll Learn
- Distinguish between inside and outside leg engagement to improve hip stability.
- Improve demi-pointe balance through controlled rises and precise weight shifts.
- Strengthen core and shoulder alignment to support complex barre movements like enveloppé.
- Master the transitions between coup de pied and su-su while maintaining turnout.
- Learn to activate the inner thighs for a more stable relevé without gripping the hips.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this specialized 26-minute session from Broche Ballet. While pliés and tendus are the foundation of every ballet class, this extra challenging workout pushes beyond the basics to refine your technique and build lasting strength. This class is meticulously designed to help intermediate and advanced dancers master the nuances of weight placement and muscular engagement at the barre.
The session begins with a focused warm-up that integrates traditional pliés and tendus on flat feet, but quickly transitions into sophisticated variations. Instructor-led corrections emphasize the critical distinction between using the inside and outside leg during barre work. You will learn how to shift your focus to the inner thigh and deep hip rotators, ensuring you are not over-relying on the barre for support.
By focusing on staying less heavy on the barre and instead utilizing the inner thigh to find your relevé, you develop the functional strength required for professional-level execution. As the workout progresses, you will dive into intensive demi-pointe work, incorporating rises and switches that test your stability. We explore complex movements such as coup de pied, enveloppé, and pas de cheval, requiring intense core engagement and shoulder activation.
A key highlight of this class is the focus on the su-su position and balancing à la seconde, where students are encouraged to find their center by maintaining proper turnout and alignment. The instructor provides real-time tips on avoiding common pitfalls, such as gripping the hip or losing the rotation in the standing leg. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to use your core to support your lower body movements, leading to a more graceful and controlled performance.
This workout is not just about the steps; it is about the mechanics behind the movement. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your artistry.
