What You'll Learn
- Refine foundational barre work including plié, tendu, and dégagé with proper alignment
- Develop strength and stability for complex movements like fondu and développé
- Master the mechanics of pirouette preparations and en dedans turns
- Improve balance and core engagement during grand battement and arabesque
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive, 48-minute barre class at Broche Ballet, specifically designed for dancers who want to prioritize precision and technical integrity. In the world of dance, 'slow and steady' often yields the fastest progress. This session focuses on the fundamental mechanics of movement, allowing you to find deep engagement in every muscle while refining your form.
The class begins with essential plié and tendu sequences to warm up the joints and establish proper turnout from the hips. As we move through dégagé and fondu, the instructor emphasizes the 'melting' quality of the movement, ensuring that you maintain a strong, stable supporting leg while the working leg executes controlled, fluid motions. Throughout the session, you will receive cues on posture and alignment, helping you keep your weight properly centered.
We progress into more complex positions, including passé and développé, which are crucial for developing the strength and flexibility required for center work. You will also practice cambré to improve spinal mobility and arabesque to challenge your balance and back strength. The latter portion of the class focuses on pirouette preparation and en dedans turns, teaching you how to spot effectively and maintain a high, clean passé position.
We conclude with grand battement, where you will learn to use the floor's resistance to achieve power and height without sacrificing the stability of your torso. Whether you are a beginner building your foundation or an intermediate dancer looking to clean up your technique, this all-level practice provides the repetition and detailed feedback necessary for growth. By focusing on the nuances of movements like pas de bourrée and bourrée, you will leave the barre feeling stronger, more aligned, and ready for your next center combination.
