What You'll Learn
- How to maintain maximum leg length throughout dégagé and adagio combinations
- Techniques for fluid, consistent port de bras during complex center-of-gravity shifts
- Proper execution of a coupé by detaching from attitude and attaching to demi-pointe
- Strategies for maintaining balance and extension in a high arabesque
- The benefits of slow-motion training for improving alignment and turnout control
About This Video
In this 41-minute 'Beyond Beginner' session from Broche Ballet, we take a deep dive into the importance of tempo and mindfulness in training. While fast combinations are exhilarating, the true secrets of ballet technique are found in slow, controlled movements. This class focuses on moving methodically through a traditional barre to build the muscle memory and alignment necessary for advanced work.
You will begin with foundational exercises like tendu and dégagé, where the emphasis is placed on maintaining length through the leg and reaching through the tips of the toes. The instructor provides detailed corrections on how to disengage the foot from the floor while keeping the hips square and the supporting leg strong. As we transition into the adagio portion of the class, you will learn to sustain a fluid port de bras that remains consistent even as the legs perform complex movements like développé and attitude.
One of the technical highlights of this practice is the transition between positions. We explore the mechanics of moving from an attitude into a precise coupé on demi-pointe, emphasizing the need to detach and re-attach with clarity. By slowing down the movements, you are given the space to feel the engagement of your turnout and the extension of your arabesque. This class is an invitation to practice patience. Mastering ballet requires more than just strength; it requires the precision and control that can only be developed through focused, slow-motion repetitions. Whether you are looking to stabilize your balance or find more grace in your arm movements, this methodical approach will provide the technical breakdown you need to level up your dancing.
