What You'll Learn
- Precision in brushing the foot through first position at a slow tempo
- Maintaining stability and turnout during fondu transitions
- Proper arm coordination and timing during the en cloche sequence
- Techniques for transitioning smoothly from the left side to the right side
About This Video
The en cloche exercise is a fundamental component of a comprehensive ballet barre, designed to develop fluidity, strength, and control in the hips and legs. In this focused practice session from Broche Ballet, we break down the movement to a slow tempo, allowing you to prioritize precision over speed. Mastering the bell-like quality of en cloche requires a delicate balance between a grounded standing leg and a free, expressive working leg.
During this video, you will focus on the essential brush through first position. This action is critical for developing the proper muscle memory needed for grander movements later in class. We emphasize the transition through fondu and the crossing of the feet, ensuring that every movement is deliberate and technically sound.
By slowing down the sequence, you can pay closer attention to your turnout and the path of the foot as it travels from front to back. We will guide you through the exercise starting on the left side, transitioning through a sous-sus to prepare for the right side. This repetition on both sides helps maintain muscular symmetry and improves overall coordination.
You will work on closing accurately on the seventh count, a rhythmic detail that separates professional execution from basic practice. At Broche Ballet, we believe that refining these core exercises is the key to unlocking advanced technique. Whether you are an intermediate dancer looking to polish your transitions or an advanced student returning to basics to find more depth in your fondu, this slow-paced tutorial provides the perfect environment for growth.
Consistency is key, and by focusing on these deliberate brushes and closes, you will find greater ease in your center work and across-the-floor combinations. Join our community and elevate your practice one brush at a time.
