What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and muscle engagement of the inner thighs and glute muscles
- Refining turnout by maintaining consistent knee placement in pas de cheval
- The correct mechanics of a controlled fondu and placement in le cou-de-pied
- Maintaining a neutral spine and pelvic floor engagement during movement
- Mastering smooth weight transfers through precise temps lié technique
About This Video
Welcome to a special Deep Dive follow-along barre session with Broche Ballet. This class is specifically crafted for dancers who crave a slow, meditative, and highly detailed approach to their daily training. In this 26-minute session, we intentionally step away from complex choreography and the stress of memorization.
By removing the mental load of remembering combinations, you are free to focus entirely on the how of your movement, refining the subtle nuances that make for truly beautiful ballet technique. By keeping two hands on the barre throughout the class, you can find the ultimate stability required to explore the deeper somatic sensations of your body. We begin with a concentrated focus on fundamental alignment and essential muscle activation.
You will learn how to properly engage your inner thighs and glute muscles, which are the powerhouses behind maintaining consistent turnout and balance. Throughout exercises like tendu and pas de cheval, we emphasize the importance of keeping the knee turned out to the side and ensuring the heel remains high and active. This meticulous attention to detail helps build the necessary muscle memory for more advanced center work later on.
The class also dives deep into the mechanics of the fondu, emphasizing the melting quality of the movement while maintaining a strong, stable standing leg. We will practice the position of le cou-de-pied, focusing on the specific contact between the heel and the calf muscle to ensure precise foot placement every time. Transitions like the temps lié are also explored in detail, helping you master the art of smooth weight transfer while maintaining a neutral spine and an engaged pelvic floor.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that returning to the basics is the key to unlocking your full potential as a dancer. This follow-along format is perfect for those days when you want to focus on somatic awareness rather than learning steps. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your foundation or an advanced dancer wanting to return to the basics to clean up your form, this meditative barre provides the perfect environment for technical growth.
Join us as we refine every detail of your ballet technique.
