What You'll Learn
- Mastering the grace and control of the fondu technique
- Developing expressive port de bras during adagio combinations
- Finding confidence and stage presence through intentional energy
- Cultivating body respect while focusing on lower half strength
- Remaining calm and maintaining elegance during challenging sequences
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative Artistry Day at the barre with Broche Ballet. This 41-minute class, titled Slow & Calm Artistry Ballet Barre, is designed specifically for dancers who wish to deepen their connection to the music and their own bodies. While technical precision is always a goal, today’s focus shifts toward the subtle nuances of expression, breath, and stage presence.
Accompanied by light jazz music, this session invites you to slow down and truly inhabit every movement. Throughout this session, we dive deep into the concept of energy. You will explore how to send your energy far beyond the walls of your practice space, creating a sense of empowerment and confidence that translates both on and off the stage.
We begin with foundational movements, paying close attention to the lower half of the body. By keeping legs at a lower height, you can focus on the grounding strength of the foot and the fluid tone required for controlled sequences. A key highlight of this class is our work on the fondu technique.
Rather than just a functional melting action, we treat the fondu as an opportunity to find depth and emotion. This leads into a beautiful port de bras and adagio combination. Here, the focus is on the coordination of the arms and head, ensuring that every reach of the fingers is matched by an intentional energy in the feet.
One of the most valuable lessons taught in this class is the art of staying calm. When mistakes happen, we practice looking even more beautiful rather than panicking. This mindset shift helps you maintain a professional stage presence and builds resilience.
By the end of this barre, you will have learned how to respect your body’s limits while pushing the boundaries of your artistic expression. Join us for this serene practice and make space for your unique energy to shine.
