What You'll Learn
- Master 'brick wall' rib alignment to improve balance and core stability.
- Enhance foot articulation and speed through pas de cheval and frappé drills.
- Strengthen the upper back to support expressive port de bras and cambré.
- Develop stability in attitude and arabesque during rond de jambe sequences.
- Prepare for advanced turns with specific fouetté and grand battement exercises.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this comprehensive 48-minute intermediate ballet barre session at Broche Ballet. This class is meticulously structured to challenge your technical limits while providing the anatomical insights needed to dance with both grace and power. We focus on three primary pillars: upper back strength, precise footwork, and unwavering core alignment. The session begins with thoughtful pliés that utilize circular port de bras. This isn't just a warm-up; it's an opportunity to find the fluidity in your spine while grounding through your heels. As we transition into tendus, the focus shifts to the inner thighs. You will learn to initiate movement from the deep rotators, ensuring every extension is clean and controlled.
The dégagé combinations introduce more complex coordination by incorporating pas de cheval and piqué techniques, which are essential for developing the lightning-fast footwork required in advanced allegro. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to rond de jambe and the development of balance. We explore stability through attitude and arabesque positions, teaching you how to maintain your center even as the working leg moves through space. Throughout these exercises, the instructor emphasizes 'brick wall' rib alignment. This correction is vital for preventing the ribs from splaying, which can compromise your balance and overall line.
Furthermore, we dive deep into upper back engagement during cambré to ensure your movements are supported and prevent the common pitfall of rounding the shoulders. To prepare for jumps and turns, we engage in vigorous frappé drills aimed at improving floor articulation. Sharp, crisp movements here translate directly to better take-offs and landings in the center. The class concludes with grand battement and fouetté turn preparations. These exercises focus on the dynamic relationship between turnout and torso stability, giving you the tools to handle more complex center combinations with confidence. Whether you are a dedicated student or returning to the barre after a break, this Broche Ballet session offers the rigorous practice needed to refine your artistry and technical precision.
