What You'll Learn
- Mastering the coordination between finger movements and heel placement during pliés
- Integrating épaulement and head movements to increase audience engagement and artistry
- Refining placement and control in développé and cambré back movements
- Maintaining proper outside leg orientation at the barre for better stability
- Developing strength and control through slow-tempo relevé and sus-sous exercises
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this 46-minute 'Slow and Gentle Ballet Barre' class from Broche Ballet. In this session, we trade speed for precision, allowing you to dive deep into the mechanics of fundamental movements like plié, tendu, and relevé. This class is specifically designed for those who want to refine their technique, improve coordination, and cultivate a sense of grace and control in every movement.
We begin with a focus on foundational pliés and cambré, where you will learn subtle but vital cues, such as the relationship between the middle finger and the heel to ensure fluid coordination during the descent and rise. As we transition through the barre, the instructor provides detailed corrections on leg placement and orientation, ensuring you maintain a strong line and proper turn-out regardless of which foot is in front. A key highlight of this session is the focus on artistic expression through épaulement.
You will learn how to use développé and cambré back to add a sense of drama and breath to your movement. We also explore sophisticated head movements, using a 'peekaboo' technique to engage with your audience. This focus on the eyes and head helps influence audience attention and adds a layer of professional artistry to your technical work.
Whether you are preparing for more intensive work en pointe, heading to a job on your feet, or simply looking for a mindful way to end your day, this session provides a comprehensive yet gentle approach to classical training. Through foundational steps like tendu and sus-sous, you will build the stability and strength required for center work and beyond. Broche Ballet is committed to providing high-quality instruction that respects the traditions of ballet while making them accessible to the modern dancer.
Join us at the barre to rediscover the beauty in slow, deliberate movement and take your technique to the next level.
