What You'll Learn
- Proper postural alignment and core engagement techniques to stabilize your movement.
- Correct execution of port de bras and allongé to create soft, graceful arm lines.
- Detailed footwork drills for tendu and fondu to improve ankle strength and toe extension.
- Strategies for maintaining turnout and balance in positions like passé and arabesque.
- How to coordinate breathing with movement to reduce tension and improve fluid motion.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this 31-minute Beginner Ballet Barre class at Broche Ballet. Designed to fit into a busy schedule, this session focuses on the foundational elements that define a dancer’s technique: alignment, core strength, and fluid movement. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to refine your basics, this video provides a structured environment to hone your skills.
Throughout the class, we move through a classic barre sequence including tendu, fondu, and développé. One of the primary focuses of this session is the integration of the upper body through port de bras. You will practice the transition through allongé, learning to soften the hands and arms while maintaining a strong, engaged core.
The instructor emphasizes pulling the belly button up toward the shoulder blades, a vital cue for stabilizing the spine and achieving proper ballet posture. We also dive deep into footwork. Proper execution of a tendu requires more than just sliding the foot; it demands a full stretch through the ankle and lengthening the toes until they reach a sharp point.
By focusing on these micro-adjustments, you build the muscle memory necessary for more advanced center work. The routine concludes with stretching and strength-building exercises for the legs and core, ensuring a well-rounded workout that leaves you feeling graceful and strong. This class is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to improve their arabesque or passé alignment.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we transform these foundational exercises into a beautiful, flowing dance practice.
