What You'll Learn
- Master the precise coordination of arm and leg arrivals to improve fluidity.
- Develop greater control and height in développé and grand battement through slow repetition.
- Improve landing technique by learning to 'kiss' the floor with the heel during transitions.
- Strengthen core stability and balance using slow-motion relevé and fondu exercises.
About This Video
In the world of dance, slowing down is often the hardest work you can do. This Super Slow Ballet Barre session at Broche Ballet is designed to strip away momentum and force you to find deep muscular engagement and technical clarity. By slowing down every movement, from a simple tendu to a complex développé, you gain the opportunity to micromanage the tiny details that often get lost in a faster-paced class. This 40-minute practice is not just about flexibility; it is a lesson in stamina, requiring you to hold positions and control your descent with grace and fluidity.
Throughout this session, our instructor guides you through a comprehensive series of barre exercises, focusing on the coordination between your breath, core, and limbs. You will work through essential movements including cou-de-pied, fondu, and passé, with a specific emphasis on the arrival of the arm in sync with the leg. By practicing these elements at a reduced tempo, you build the necessary strength to execute them perfectly when the music speeds up. We also dive deep into the mechanics of relevé, ensuring you are finding maximum height and stability without sacrificing your alignment.
Key technical focuses include the 'kissing' of the floor with the heel during transitions to ensure a smooth, noiseless landing, and the importance of squeezing the legs during extensions. Whether you are working on your turnout in a plié or the height of your grand battement, this class provides the corrections and feedback needed to elevate your movement quality. Join us at Broche Ballet to cultivate a sense of calm concentration and refine your ballet technique from the ground up.
