What You'll Learn
- How to execute beginning piqué turns with proper passé placement and upward force.
- Mastering body directions and alignment during center adagio and balancing practice.
- Correct technique for pas de cheval and fluid rond de jambe movements at the barre.
- The mechanics of a grand jeté, focusing on the transition from plié to a powerful leap.
- Traditional ballet etiquette, including the proper execution of a final bow and révérence.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive beginner ballet session with Broche Ballet, designed to take you from the foundational barre to the expressive movements of the center. This full-length class provides a balanced approach to training, ensuring your body is properly warmed up before tackling more complex coordination and traveling steps. We begin with a condensed, quick barre to activate the muscles and establish alignment.
You will move through essential exercises including plié and rond de jambe, focusing on the precision of the foot's path. Special attention is given to the pas de cheval, emphasizing a sharp, clean movement while maintaining a strong supporting leg. This efficient barre sequence is designed to prepare your mind and body for the expansive work that follows in the center.
The heart of this class is an extended center practice where we explore body directions and adagio. Understanding how your body relates to the corners of the room is crucial for any developing dancer. We will practice maintaining balance during slow, controlled movements, helping you build the core strength necessary for advanced technique.
As we transition into more dynamic movements, you will learn the mechanics of the grand jeté. We focus on the importance of a deep plié to power the jump and the coordination required to land with grace. For those ready to start turning, we introduce beginning piqué turns.
You will learn how to create speed in a passé position by quickly pushing off the floor and maintaining upward force. Avoiding over-turning is a common challenge for beginners, and our instructor provides specific tips on spotting and posture to help you find stability. The lesson concludes with a traditional révérence—a final bow to show appreciation for the art form.
Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this class offers the structured guidance needed to elevate your ballet technique.
