What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of pas de bourrée en tournant for seamless, controlled rotations.
- Improve leg articulation through combined tendu, flex, and fondu sequences.
- Develop upper body isolation to enhance port de bras without compromising pelvic stability.
- Refine balance and alignment in retiré and attitude positions using core engagement.
- Build power and speed in grand battement with piqué and enveloppé variations.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with our Saturday Ballet Extravaganza, a comprehensive 47-minute intermediate ballet barre designed by Broche Ballet. This session is crafted for dancers who are ready to move beyond basic sequences and dive into the technical nuances of professional-level movement. The class emphasizes a dual focus: the rigorous strength required for lower-body articulation and the graceful fluidity of upper-body isolation.
We begin with foundational demi-plié and grand plié sequences to establish turnout and alignment, quickly progressing into complex combinations that challenge your coordination. A significant portion of this class is dedicated to mastering the pas de bourrée en tournant. You will receive detailed instruction on weight placement, specifically how to plant the second foot and pick up the leading foot to complete rotations with precision and ease.
We also explore the relationship between the legs and the core through tendu with flex and fondu variations, ensuring that every muscle in the foot and leg is engaged. To enhance your artistry, the instructor provides cues for port de bras and upper body isolation. You will learn to move the head and spine through half-circles while keeping the hips and pelvis completely stable—a hallmark of advanced ballet technique.
The barre concludes with dynamic grand battement combinations incorporating piqué and enveloppé actions to build power and controlled speed. Whether you are looking to improve your balance in retiré or find more stability in your attitude, this class offers the structured, classical approach needed to take your dancing to the next level.
