What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of engaging the hip joint for better turnout and control in movements like développé.
- How to use heel pressure and floor resistance to stabilize and deepen your grand plié.
- Techniques for maintaining a strong, energized body position during high-speed grand battements.
- Correct alignment strategies to keep the thigh bone properly seated in the hip socket during leg extensions.
About This Video
Welcome to a spicy and efficient 40-minute all-level ballet barre session designed to challenge your technique and build functional strength. Led by Julie at Broche Ballet, this class is structured to provide a comprehensive workout that fits into a busy schedule without sacrificing the technical details that make ballet such a rewarding art form. Whether you are a beginner looking to solidify your foundations or an experienced dancer wanting to refine your precision, this barre practice offers valuable insights for every level.
The session begins with a focus on fundamental engagement during grand pliés. We dive deep into the mechanics of the movement, emphasizing the crucial role of the heels. By pressing down through the floor and keeping the knees pressed back, you will develop the stability and power needed for more complex center work.
Julie provides constant guidance on alignment, ensuring that your core remains engaged and your posture stays tall, even during the most demanding sequences. As we move into tendus and développés, the focus shifts to turnout and the hip socket. You will learn the importance of leg wrapping and keeping the thigh bone close to the hip socket.
This engagement is vital for maintaining control and height in movements like développé side. By understanding the physical engagement required to move from the hip joint, you can achieve a more fluid and aesthetically pleasing line. The class picks up pace with grand battements and quick combinations.
Here, we emphasize energy and sharp execution. You will practice pressing down through your standing foot to find the lift necessary for high, controlled extensions. This spicy pacing helps build cardiovascular endurance while keeping your mind sharp as you navigate changes in tempo.
Join us at Broche Ballet for this dynamic 40-minute barre. This class is more than just a workout; it is a technical deep dive that encourages you to bring intentionality to every plié and battement.
