What You'll Learn
- Master foundational movements including plié, tendu, and dégagé with correct alignment.
- Build cardiovascular stamina with a challenging two-minute 'potpourri' combination.
- Improve balance and core control through integrated relevé and fondu sequences.
- Refine your leg extension and posture for better arabesque and passé positions.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s Short Beginner Ballet Barre, a comprehensive 36-minute practice designed to build strength, flexibility, and impeccable technique from the ground up. Whether you are an adult beginner looking to establish a solid foundation or a more experienced dancer seeking to refine your basic alignment, this class focuses on the essential building blocks of classical dance through a series of focused exercises.
Our session begins with a series of intentional warm-up exercises, including fondu, side steps, and plié. These movements are vital for preparing the muscles, lubricating the joints, and focusing the mind for the work ahead. As we progress through the barre, the instructor guides you through a variety of combinations including tendu, dégagé, and grand battement, emphasizing the importance of turnout, core engagement, and proper weight placement.
A highlight of this class is the "short and spicy" combination. This sequence challenges your coordination as you carry the leg through different planes of movement, requiring active stabilization of the standing leg and fluid movement in the working leg. This leads into our unique "potpourri" combination—a rigorous stamina-building sequence lasting nearly two minutes. This exercise integrates fondu, relevé, and développé to test your balance, control, and physical conditioning.
Throughout the class, we dive deep into the mechanics of movements like passé and arabesque. The instructor provides detailed technical cues to help you find your center and improve your execution. By maintaining a focus on proper form during these fundamental exercises, you prepare your body for the increased demands of center work and jumps. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the barre is where the real work of a dancer happens. This session is perfect for those who want a focused workout that combines physical conditioning with artistic expression. Join us at the barre to elevate your technique, build your stamina, and discover the joy of ballet.
