What You'll Learn
- Master the 'back of the hand' cue for more natural and fluid classical port de bras.
- Improve foot articulation and strength by learning to press through the floor during tendu and glissé sequences.
- Develop better stability and hip alignment during challenging fourth position pliés and relevés.
- Enhance coordination between the upper and lower body through coup-de-pied and passé transitions.
About This Video
Refine your classical technique with this comprehensive 23-minute barre session from Broche Ballet. Led by instructor Jan, this class is meticulously designed to strengthen the core pillars of ballet: the plié, the tendu, and the relevé. Throughout the session, you will explore structured sequences in first, second, and fourth positions, with a heavy emphasis on the integration of fluid port de bras and stable leg work.
One of the key technical focuses is Jan’s 'back of the hand' cue, which helps dancers lead their arm movements naturally, creating a more professional and elongated line during relevés and transitions. The class begins with slow, controlled demi-plié and grand plié exercises to build warmth and depth in the hips, then progresses into demanding fourth position work that challenges your weight placement and alignment. As the tempo increases, you will work through fondu and tendu combinations that require pressing firmly through the floor to build necessary foot articulation and power.
The session also incorporates more complex movements such as coup-de-pied and passé changes, testing your balance and agility. By the end of this practice, you will have worked on stability during su-su, agility during fast-paced footwork, and the delicate coordination of cambré and allongé movements. Whether you are looking to polish your basic forms or prepare for more advanced center work, this video provides the technical rigor and expert guidance needed to elevate your dance practice.
