What You'll Learn
- Mastering expressive port de bras and arm alignments through allongé transitions.
- Improving hip mobility and leg strength with rond de jambe and développé.
- Enhancing balance and core stability during cambré and arabesque movements.
- Refining fundamental footwork with controlled tendu and relevé exercises.
About This Video
This 40-minute Slow and Gentle Ballet Barre class at Broche Ballet is designed for dancers who want to deepen their connection to their movement through deliberate, mindful practice. By slowing down the tempo, we create space to focus on the intricate details of ballet technique that often get rushed in faster-paced sessions. The class begins with a gentle introduction to loosen up the feet and legs, moving through a series of tendu and grand plié exercises.
You will work on your transitions, learning to move through allongé and port de bras with grace and intentionality. The instructor provides detailed guidance on maintaining proper alignment, especially during challenging movements like cambré back and arabesque. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to fluidity.
You will practice reaching forward from a tendu to the fourth position, moving through first position, and finding a deep stretch in your cambré. The sequence includes rond de jambe to improve hip mobility and développé to build strength in the legs. Throughout the practice, there is a strong emphasis on the relationship between the arms and the legs, ensuring that your port de bras is as expressive as your footwork is precise.
As you progress through the barre, you will also focus on balance and stability with relevé and controlled transitions. This class isn't just about the physical exercise; it's about refining your artistry. Whether you are looking to perfect your foundation or simply want a low-impact session to center yourself, this slow and gentle approach will help you improve your posture, balance, and overall dance skills.
Join us at the barre and rediscover the beauty of technical work.
