What You'll Learn
- Methods for engaging the pelvic floor and core to stabilize the vertical pelvis
- How to properly rotate the femur head in the hip socket during tendu and dégagé
- Body scan techniques to maintain shoulder blade and knee cap alignment
- Precision in leg extension for rond de jambe and arabesque
- Strategies to maintain turnout and 'fight' for posture during slow, intense repetitions
About This Video
In this technical deep-dive from Broche Ballet, we strip away the complexity of center work to focus on the 'details, details, details' that define a professional line. This class is specifically designed for dancers who want to master the internal mechanics of their movement by slowing down and facing the barre. The session begins with a comprehensive body scan, encouraging students to develop an awareness of their posture that goes beyond the surface.
We explore the 'basket weave' of the core, focusing on pelvic floor engagement and the role of the belly button in maintaining a vertical pelvis throughout every transition. A primary focus of this practice is the functional rotation of the femur head within the socket. You will learn how to actively rotate and lift the leg during tendu and dégagé exercises, ensuring that your turnout is supported by strength rather than just gravity.
The instructor provides specific cues for the shoulder blades and knee caps to help you 'fight' against the natural tendency to lose alignment as fatigue sets in. We also cover the precision required for rond de jambe and arabesque, emphasizing the importance of a straightened back leg and a controlled, centered knee. Even with a 20-25 minute practice, this concentrated effort on foundational placement builds the muscle memory needed for more advanced choreography.
By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to apply these stabilization techniques to every movement in your ballet repertoire, resulting in a more grounded and elegant presence.
