What You'll Learn
- Fluid port de bras coordination and breathing techniques in various positions
- How to isolate the femur bone to improve functional turnout from the hip
- Stability and alignment through controlled relevé and demi-plié transitions
- Dynamic hip swiveling exercises to increase mobility and pelvic awareness
About This Video
Prepare your body for the rigors of center work or barre with this comprehensive 10-minute standing warmup from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to target the upper body fluidity through port de bras while simultaneously activating the lower body's turnout and stability. We begin in first position, moving through a series of breathing exercises that coordinate your arms with gentle demi-plié movements.
By focusing on reaching the elbows wide and maintaining an open chest, you establish the necessary posture and carriage for advanced ballet technique. A key focus of this warmup is the isolation of the femur bone. Through targeted exercises like tendu front with hip swiveling, you will learn to turn the leg in and out, really focusing on the movement within the hip socket rather than just at the ankle.
This anatomical awareness is crucial for developing functional turnout and preventing injury. We also incorporate relevé and grand plié sequences to test your balance and strengthen your alignment. You will move through first, second, and fifth positions, practicing controlled lowers and lifts to find your center.
Whether you are prepping for a full class or just need a quick daily mobility routine, these exercises—ranging from slow, melodic stretches to faster, rhythmic movements—will help you feel grounded and graceful. By the end of this session, you will have worked through your entire range of motion, from port de bras breathing to dynamic hip rotation, leaving you ready to tackle any ballet challenge with confidence and poise.
