What You'll Learn
- Fundamental barre exercises with a focus on core engagement and alignment.
- Proper execution of the fondu with correct hip and femur placement over the foot.
- Graceful port de bras and allongé techniques to enhance balance and fluidity.
- Mastery of développé and temps lié through slow, controlled practice.
About This Video
In the world of dance, speed often masks technical flaws. This Slow and Gentle Ballet Barre from Broche Ballet invites you to slow down the tempo to speed up your progress. Over the course of 44 minutes, you will undergo a comprehensive barre practice that prioritizes precision, alignment, and internal control over momentum. This class is designed for the dancer who wants to strip away habits and find the true mechanics of their movement through mindful practice.
The session begins with a gentle warm-up, moving through foundational plié and tendu exercises. These slow repetitions allow you to feel the floor and engage the correct muscle groups from the very first breath. As we move into dégagé and port de bras, you will learn to use allongé to create length and grace. A key focus of this class is the relationship between the core and the extremities. The instructor provides detailed cues on how to connect forward to the leg through deep core engagement, ensuring that your upper body remains a stable, expressive frame for your footwork.
One of the highlights of this practice is the technical breakdown of the fondu. You will focus on the alignment of the femur head directly over the supporting foot, a critical component for balance and joint health. This attention to detail continues through more demanding movements like développé and temps lié. By executing these actions at a slower pace, you build the functional strength and stability required for difficult center combinations. The instructor also emphasizes the calm break—intentional moments of stillness that allow the body to reset and the mind to focus on upcoming transitions.
Throughout the barre, you will also work on your cambré, learning to maintain length in the spine while finding a fluid, supported bend. By the end of this 44-minute practice, you will have a deeper understanding of how to maintain your height and turnout, even as the movements become more complex. Join us at Broche Ballet for a session that honors the quiet, disciplined side of professional ballet technique.
