What You'll Learn
- How to use floor friction to power your tendu and grand battement
- Techniques for stretching the hip flexors and quads through movement
- Proper standing leg turnout and knee placement during développé
- Detailed foot alignment for a clean and stable sous-sus position
About This Video
Welcome to a slow and thoughtful beginner ballet barre class at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers who want to master the mechanics behind every movement. In this 50-minute session, we move beyond simple repetition to focus on the intricate details of turnout, floor pressure, and alignment. This class is perfect for adult beginners or experienced dancers looking to clean up their technique by returning to the fundamentals.
One of the primary focuses of this lesson is the concept of floor friction. Our instructor breaks down the mechanics of the tendu and the grand battement, explaining how both movements originate from the same source: pressing down into the floor with significant force. You will learn that a powerful grand battement isn't just about lifting the leg; it is about pushing against the floor so intensely that the leg has no choice but to spring outward.
This understanding of friction helps build the necessary strength and control for more advanced movements later in your training. We also spend time addressing the hip flexors and quads. By using tendu and développé exercises correctly, you can actually stretch and loosen these areas rather than gripping them.
The class emphasizes maintaining turnout on the standing leg and keeping the knee of the working leg as far out as possible during développé. These subtle adjustments are the difference between a movement that feels restricted and one that looks fluid and effortless. A highlight of this practice is the closeup of the sous-sus position.
Many beginners struggle with the precise crossing of the feet in a sous-sus. By seeing the alignment up close, you can ensure your heels and toes are correctly placed for a stable and aesthetically pleasing line. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this thoughtful approach to barre work will help you build a solid foundation.
Join us for this comprehensive barre session and feel the difference that intentional movement makes in your dance journey.
