What You'll Learn
- Master the transition between demi-plié and grand plié while maintaining proper heel contact.
- Develop precision in tendus and fondues by focusing on presenting the heel forward.
- Improve balance and core strength through sustained relevés and sous-sus in various positions.
- Enhance upper body coordination by integrating cambré side and back movements with leg work.
- Practice the enveloppé movement to build control and strength while maintaining turnout.
About This Video
Welcome to a focused 23-minute classical ballet barre session at Broche Ballet, led by instructor Sarah. This class is meticulously designed to help dancers refine the most essential elements of their technique: the plié, tendu, and relevé. Whether you are returning to the barre or looking to polish your current skills, this session provides the structural repetition and technical feedback necessary for significant technical growth.
The class begins by establishing a strong foundation in first position and progresses through second, fourth, and fifth positions. Throughout these transitions, Sarah emphasizes the importance of maintaining turnout from the hips and ensuring that the knees track correctly over the toes during every demi-plié and grand plié. You will work on the fluidity of movement while maintaining the structural integrity of your posture.
A significant portion of this session is dedicated to tendu and fondu precision. By focusing on pressing the heels forward and maintaining a stable pelvis, you will develop the 'show the heel' technique that defines professional ballet aesthetics. The curriculum also includes more complex movements such as the enveloppé and movements en cloche, which are essential for building control and strength in the working leg.
Stability is a key theme throughout this class. You will practice sustained relevés and sous-sus to challenge your core stability and find your center of balance. Integrating cambré side and back movements helps to coordinate the upper body port de bras with the technical demands of the legs, ensuring a graceful and unified silhouette.
By the end of this 23-minute session, you will have a deeper understanding of how these foundational movements interact to create a strong, stable, and expressive dancer. Join us at Broche Ballet to master the precision of your barre work and take your technique to the next level.
