What You'll Learn
- How to coordinate head movements to lead your port de bras for fluid, expressive transitions.
- Techniques for maintaining square shoulders and proper upper body alignment during barre work.
- The artistic impact of head positioning in rond de jambe and fondu combinations.
- Methods to connect the eyes and fingertips to enhance the storytelling aspect of your dancing.
- A targeted mini hip workout to improve stability and support for your leg movements.
About This Video
Elevate your artistry and refine your technique with this specialized Broche Ballet class. This session focuses on the often-overlooked details of the upper body, specifically the intricate relationship between head movements and port de bras. While technical footwork is essential, the coordination of the arms and head is what breathes life into a dancer's performance, allowing you to convey emotion and tell a story through movement.
In this slow-paced, detailed barre, we move away from high-speed repetitions to focus on precision and control. You will work through fundamental exercises such as plié, rond de jambe, and fondu, but with a heightened awareness of your upper body alignment. We explore how the head should lead the movement of the arms and how a simple quarter-turn of the head can completely shift the energy and direction of a port de bras.
Throughout the class, we emphasize keeping the shoulders square and stable, ensuring that your arm movements remain fluid without compromising your core placement. This class is designed to help you build the muscle memory required for seamless coordination, making these graceful transitions feel like second nature. By slowing down the tempo, we allow for deep corrections and a focus on the 'why' behind the movement.
To round out the session, we include a mini hip workout designed to strengthen the stabilizers needed for higher extensions and better turn-out. Whether you are preparing for a performance or simply want to add more grace to your daily practice, this lesson provides the tools to connect your head and port de bras with confidence and intentionality. Join Broche Ballet as we transform your technique from the waist up, focusing on the subtle nuances that make ballet truly beautiful.
