What You'll Learn
- Detailed port de bras sequences for improved arm coordination
- How to maintain control and stamina during slow fondu and développé combinations
- Proper alignment and technique for arabesque and attitude positions
- The importance of timing, deliberate pacing, and transitions
- Advanced footwork precision during tendu and piqué sequences
About This Video
Welcome to a foundational yet challenging session at Broche Ballet. Our Super Slow Barre class is specifically designed to target the intricacies of ballet technique that often get overlooked in faster-paced sequences. By slowing down the tempo, we allow the body to find correct alignment, engage the proper muscle groups, and develop the stamina required for professional-level execution.
This 44-minute practice focuses heavily on arm coordination, or port de bras. You will learn to move your arms in a specific, fluid sequence where the elbows remain just above the wrists and the fingers maintain a soft, classical shape. This attention to detail in the upper body transforms a simple exercise into a graceful performance.
We dive deep into essential ballet movements, including fondu and développé. In a fondu, the challenge lies in the control of the standing leg. You will learn to maintain this depth until the working leg reaches attitude, then stretch both legs simultaneously to find a clean, lifted finish.
We also explore the arabesque and passé, focusing on how to maintain height and turn-out without sacrificing posture. The class also touches on more complex patterns like double piqué turns and allongé. Through these combinations, you will discover that slow and deliberate movements are the key to mastering high-speed choreography later on.
Whether you are working on your tendu transitions or your relevé strength, this session provides the corrections and feedback necessary to elevate your dance practice. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your craft. This class isn't just about the steps; it's about the timing, the pacing, and the quiet strength found in the slowest of movements.
