What You'll Learn
- Proper alignment and core engagement during plié and grand plié.
- How to maintain consistent turnout throughout rond de jambe and tendu sequences.
- Correct port de bras coordination and arm positioning in first and second.
- Techniques for a stable and graceful arabesque and développé.
- The importance of pressing through the floor for better balance and control.
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s slow and detailed beginner barre class. This 54-minute session is meticulously designed for those looking to build a rock-solid foundation in classical dance. We dive deep into the essential mechanics of ballet, ensuring you understand not just what to do, but how to do it with precision, grace, and anatomical correctness.
The class begins with a comprehensive warm-up and stretching routine, preparing the body for the technical demands of the barre. You will be guided through foundational exercises including demi-plié and grand plié, with a specific focus on maintaining proper spinal alignment and core engagement. The instructor emphasizes the importance of pressing down through the floor to find stability and lift, a key concept for any burgeoning dancer.
As we move into tendu and dégagé, you will learn to maintain turnout from the hips and articulate through the feet. Detailed instruction on rond de jambe and grand rond de jambe focuses on the fluidity of movement both on the way out and on the way in, helping you develop equal control in both directions. We also explore more complex beginner movements like développé and passé, where you will practice finding your balance and feeling the stretch in the hamstrings and the top of the leg.
Throughout the class, we incorporate port de bras, teaching you how to coordinate arm movements in first and second positions without losing your center. You will learn the specific correction of keeping the arm low during cou-de-pied and passé to maintain a clean line. You will also work on your arabesque, learning how to extend through the back while keeping a strong, supportive base.
Whether you are a total novice or a returning dancer looking to refine your technique, this class provides the feedback and corrections necessary to improve your posture and alignment. By focusing on slow, controlled movements, you will develop the muscle memory needed for more complex center work. This class is more than just a workout; it is a technical deep dive that empowers you to dance with confidence and clarity.
Join Broche Ballet and elevate your practice today.
