What You'll Learn
- Techniques to minimize upper body movement for faster, sharper footwork.
- Correct execution of foundational movements including fondu, tendu, and développé en croix.
- How to maintain a long spine and stable hip control during complex transitions.
- Improved balance and articulation through relevé and cou-de-pied exercises.
- Proper alignment and weight placement for arabesque and tombé.
About This Video
At Broche Ballet, we believe that a strong foundation is the key to artistic freedom. This 34-minute barre session is specifically designed for beginner-level dancers who want to sharpen their technical precision while increasing their movement efficiency. The class focuses on the fundamental principle of economical movement—learning how to minimize unnecessary shifts in the torso and hips so that your legs and feet can move with greater speed and clarity.
Throughout this practice, our instructor guides you through a carefully curated sequence of exercises that target every major muscle group used in ballet. We begin with foundational footwork, emphasizing the stretch through the metatarsals in every tendu. You will learn the importance of reaching through long toes to create a beautiful line from the hip to the floor.
As we progress into fondu and développé en croix, the focus shifts toward maintaining a stable, level pelvis and a long, energized spine. A key component of this class is the development of hip control. By stabilizing the core and properly engaging the rotators, you will find more freedom in your arabesque and a more controlled transition in tombé movements.
The instructor provides constant feedback on alignment, ensuring that your weight is properly placed over the balls of the feet during relevé and that the cou-de-pied position is precise and sharp. This class isn't just about learning the steps; it's about conditioning your body to work correctly. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to transition between movements smoothly without sacrificing form.
Whether you are a dedicated beginner or an intermediate dancer looking to return to basics, this barre workout will challenge your stability and leave you feeling more centered and prepared for center work. Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine the details that make ballet both a rigorous athletic discipline and a graceful art form.
