What You'll Learn
- Mastering the height and control of your développé movements
- Improving posture and alignment through plié and grand battement
- Executing clean en croix patterns with precision and control
- Maintaining upper body stability during complex leg lifts
- Engaging with festive musicality to enhance artistic expression
About This Video
Celebrate the holiday season with a special 48-minute all-level barre session at Broche Ballet. Set to a festive and sparkly Christmas soundtrack, this class is designed to help dancers of all backgrounds refine their technique while enjoying the spirit of the holidays. Our instructor leads you through a comprehensive series of exercises that balance the rigors of classical training with the joy of dance.
The focus of this session is on mastering essential movements like the développé. You will learn the importance of lifting the leg with height and control, ensuring that your upper body remains stable and strong. We emphasize the preparation needed to hold the leg at its peak, preventing the torso from collapsing and maintaining a beautiful line.
By focusing on these intricate details, you will move beyond instinct and develop a disciplined, technical approach to your practice. Throughout the class, we execute combinations en croix, covering everything from foundational plié and tendu to dynamic grand battement. Proper posture and alignment are the cornerstones of this workout.
You will receive guidance on how to maintain your center during transitions and how to execute footwork with precision, such as sliding and pointing the foot through dégagé. We also explore movements en dedans, helping you find your balance and rotation in inward-turning patterns. This festive practice is more than just a workout; it is an opportunity to work on your musicality and artistic expression.
The holiday music provides a unique rhythmic challenge, encouraging you to time your relevé and transitions perfectly with the score. Whether you are practicing in a home studio or a professional space, this all-level barre provides the tools you need to master complex moves through intentional repetition. Join the Broche Ballet community this December and give yourself the gift of improved technique and holiday cheer.
