What You'll Learn
- How to properly position the elbows and wrists for a high fifth allongé
- Techniques for creating a 'down and out' sensation to achieve elongation in the arms
- The concept of 'moving through water' to build internal resistance and fluidity
- Coordinating breath with movement to execute smooth, controlled port de bras transitions
- Maintaining core engagement and back support while focusing on upper body expression
About This Video
Ballet is more than just footwork; the artistry of the upper body defines a dancer's grace. In this 12-minute session from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into port de bras technique, specifically focusing on the transition into allongé and the delicate carriage of the wrists and elbows. Proper arm placement begins with a strong foundation in the core and back, allowing the limbs to move with intentionality rather than just floating in space.
The class begins with a targeted warm-up designed to release tension in the shoulders, creating the necessary space for expressive movement. You will explore various positions, including low fifth, second, and high fifth, while learning how to maintain an anchored feeling in the torso. A major focus of this practice is the concept of resistance.
By imagining you are moving through water, you can develop the internal tension needed to make every port de bras look effortless yet powerful. We pay special attention to the allonger movement—the lengthening of the arm. The instructor demonstrates how to keep the elbows supported while rotating the wrists, creating a down and out sensation that elongates the line without breaking the classical curve of the arm.
You will learn to use the back of the hand to initiate a sense of release, ensuring that your movements never look stiff or mechanical. By integrating breath with your movement, you will discover how to transition between positions with a sense of relief and flow. Whether you are practicing at home or in the studio, mastering these subtle details of the upper body will elevate your performance from technical to truly artistic.
Join Broche Ballet as we refine the nuances of movement that make ballet such a captivating art form.
