What You'll Learn
- Refine plié technique by creating energy and tension in the legs for smoother movement.
- Improve foot articulation and speed through focused tendu and dégagé exercises.
- Build stability and control with fondu and relevé sequences at the barre.
- Master proper posture and alignment during coup de pied and transitions.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this comprehensive 26-minute workout at Broche Ballet, focusing on the essential building blocks of classical dance: the plié, tendu, and relevé. This session is meticulously designed to help you transition from simply performing movements to executing them with professional-grade technique and artistry. We begin at the barre by deconstructing the plié.
Often underestimated, the plié is the foundation of every jump and turn in ballet. Our instructor guides you through exercises that emphasize creating internal resistance and energy throughout the legs, ensuring your movement is smooth, elastic, and controlled. By focusing on the depth and quality of the bend, you will build the necessary strength for more advanced work.
The class then progresses into tendu and dégagé exercises. These movements are crucial for developing foot articulation and speed. You will learn how to properly brush the foot through the floor, maintaining a strong connection to the ground while finding lightness in the leg.
We also incorporate the fondu—a melting movement on one leg—to challenge your stability and coordination. Unlike the culinary dish, the ballet fondu requires precise timing and a deep connection to your core to achieve that signature fluid quality. A significant portion of this workout is dedicated to the relevé.
We explore how to rise to the balls of the feet with control, focusing on a soft descent and a sharp, energetic push-off during dégagé movements. Throughout these exercises, you will receive guidance on maintaining impeccable posture and alignment, especially during challenging positions like the coup de pied and balances. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to transition smoothly between different positions, such as moving from first position into a sus-sous or a tendu.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, these exercises will help you achieve the grace and strength required for classical ballet.
