What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of temps lié by focusing on heel-forward placement and active turnout.
- Improve your grand battement execution with precise tempo and hip alignment cues.
- Learn to execute a controlled chassé while maintaining a calm and stable upper body.
- Refine your passé changes to ensure your hips stay level and do not tuck under.
- Develop better foot articulation and prevent sickling through targeted tendu and dégagé exercises.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with our Spicy All-level Ballet Barre, a comprehensive class designed by Broche Ballet to challenge your technique and refine your artistry. This session goes beyond simple repetition, diving deep into the nuances of alignment and turnout that distinguish a proficient dancer. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an intermediate student aiming to polish your execution, this class provides the technical rigor necessary for growth.
Throughout the 47-minute session, we focus intensely on the mechanics of the legs and feet. We begin with a focus on tendu and temps lié, where the emphasis remains on driving the heel forward while pulling the knee back. This specific engagement is crucial for maintaining proper turnout and preventing the common mistake of sickling the foot.
By mastering the relationship between the ankle and the floor, you will develop a more stable and aesthetically pleasing line. The spicy nature of the class refers to the layered complexity added to these standard movements, requiring high concentration and muscular engagement. As the barre progresses into more dynamic movements like chassé and arabesque, you will learn how to maintain a calm, controlled upper body while executing complex footwork.
The instructor provides detailed corrections on passé changes, ensuring that your hips remain level and your turnout is active throughout the transition. We emphasize avoiding the tendency to tuck the hips, which can inhibit movement and lead to poor form. We also tackle the grand battement, focusing on the precise tempo and the sequence of movements to the front and side.
One of the key takeaways from this session is the importance of consistency and mindfulness. You are encouraged to take the technical details learned here—such as the heel forward, knee back cue—and apply them to your practice throughout the entire week. Join the Broche Ballet community and discover how focused, detailed instruction can transform your ballet journey.
From développé to piqué, every movement is an opportunity to improve your precision and strength.
