What You'll Learn
- Execute a complete ballet barre entirely on flat feet to build stability without relevé.
- Refine hand and wrist articulation using descriptive imagery for professional port de bras quality.
- Master fluid weight shifts through 'juicy' pliés and lunges in fourth and second position.
- Improve artistic expression by coordinating head movements and eye line with technical sequences.
- Develop core strength and slow-twitch muscle control during focused adagio exercises.
About This Video
Focusing on the beauty of movement without the strain of relevé, this 35-minute session from Broche Ballet offers a unique perspective on traditional technique. Whether you are recovering from an injury, breaking in new pointe shoes, or simply seeking a more grounded, restorative practice, our 'Slow & Gentle Barre' provides the perfect environment to refine your craft. This class centers on the concept of 'juicy' movement—prioritizing depth and fluidity over height and speed.
We begin with comprehensive demi plié and grand plié sequences that establish a strong foundation of turnout and alignment. Because we remain on flat feet throughout the entire session, you can focus more deeply on floor pressure and the articulation of the foot through the floor during tendu and dégagé exercises. One of the highlights of this session is the emphasis on port de bras and artistic expression.
Using creative imagery like the 'skin cream' analogy, we work on softening the hands and wrists to create a professional, fluid quality in the arms. By coordinating your head and eye line with every movement, you will transform a standard exercise into a piece of performance art. The adagio portion of the class is particularly rigorous in its simplicity.
By performing développé and enveloppé without the assistance of a relevé, you are forced to engage your core and stabilizers more effectively. This build-up of slow-twitch muscle control is essential for long-term stability and grace. Join us at Broche Ballet for this low-impact, high-reward session.
By the end of this barre, you will feel more connected to your center, more expressive in your upper body, and more grounded in your technique. It is the perfect way to maintain your practice while giving your feet and ankles a well-deserved break from demi-pointe.
