What You'll Learn
- Correct pelvic alignment and placement for positions à la seconde.
- Techniques for engaging the core and specific muscle groups during plié and tendu.
- The mechanics of executing passé changes with heel coordination for stability.
- How to distinguish between pushing energy into the floor and releasing it upward.
- Refined arm placement and transitions through first position during barre work.
About This Video
Welcome to a focused, 36-minute practice session at Broche Ballet designed to solidify your classical foundations. In this "Short and Sweet Beginner Ballet Barre," we strip back the complexity to focus on the essential building blocks of ballet technique. Whether you are just starting your journey or are a regular student looking to refine your form, this class provides the technical precision needed to progress safely and confidently.
Our instructor guides you through a comprehensive barre sequence, beginning with intentional plié and tendu exercises. You will learn the vital importance of maintaining a strong core and correct pelvic placement, specifically when working in positions à la seconde. We delve deep into the mechanics of the passé, emphasizing how to coordinate the movement of both heels simultaneously to generate maximum power and stability in your transitions.
A key philosophical and physical focus of this practice is the concept of energy management. We explore the functional difference between pushing energy into the floor to find grounding and releasing energy upwards to achieve lightness and height. These principles are applied across various movements, including fondu, dégagé, and grand battement.
You will also practice the en croix pattern, ensuring balanced development by mirroring movements across the front, side, and back. Proper arm placement is never an afterthought in this session; the class emphasizes moving the arms through first position with intention, ensuring your upper body alignment supports your footwork. Throughout the video, you will receive the encouraging feedback and professional corrections typical of the Broche Ballet experience, helping you build a graceful, powerful, and injury-resistant dancer's physique.
Set up your barre and join us for this essential daily practice.
