What You'll Learn
- Proper postural alignment by keeping shoulders stacked directly over the hips.
- Techniques for a clean développé by focusing on knee placement and leg unfurling.
- How to maintain a stable standing hip while reaching for length in extensions.
- Controlled adagio movements to build functional strength and balance.
- The art of a smooth finish with precise rond de jambe and clean closures.
About This Video
Refining your foundational technique is the key to long-term success and injury prevention in dance. In this comprehensive 49-minute 'Simple and Slow Beginner Ballet Barre' from Broche Ballet, we strip away the speed to focus on the essential mechanics of movement. This class is specifically designed to help dancers establish a strong connection between their core, hips, and limbs through deliberate, controlled exercises that build lasting muscle memory.
The session begins with a rigorous focus on posture and alignment. You will learn how to keep your shoulders stacked directly over your hips, creating the necessary verticality and stability for more complex center work. As we move through the barre, we tackle common technical hurdles with patience and precision.
One of the primary focuses of this lesson is the développé. Rather than just lifting the leg, we emphasize the 'plant and unfurl' method—placing the knee first and then extending the leg over the top. This approach ensures that you achieve maximum length and a beautiful line without letting your hips pull away from your center or your standing side collapse.
Throughout the adagio section, the instructor provides detailed cues on how to pull the standing hip back while reaching the toes away in the opposite direction. This dual-direction energy is what creates the appearance of effortless height and extension. We also explore the rond de jambe, focusing on maintaining knee placement during the rotation to avoid dropping or changing direction.
This attention to detail ensures that every movement, from a simple plié to a sweeping arabesque, is executed with professional intent. Whether you are a true beginner starting your journey or an intermediate dancer looking to clean up your slow-control technique, this class offers the specific corrections and feedback needed to elevate your form. Join us at the barre to cultivate the discipline and artistry that defines the Broche Ballet experience.
