What You'll Learn
- Strategies for achieving maximum turnout through inner thigh engagement
- The mechanics of a functional attitude position for front and back
- How to use attitude as a stable foundation for pirouettes and relevé passé
- Correct construction of fourth position using hip rotation and knee release
- Engaging core muscles to maintain placement during slow, controlled exercises
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative session at the barre designed for dancers who want to move beyond the surface level of their technique. Our 'Super Sweaty SLOW Barre' is not about fast-paced choreography; instead, it focuses on the intense muscular work required to sustain proper ballet placement and maximum turnout. By slowing down the movements, you are forced to engage the stabilizer muscles that are often bypassed during quicker combinations.
In this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of the inner thighs and hip rotation. You will explore how turnout is not just a position of the feet, but a dynamic action starting from the hips. We specifically focus on the 'knee release'—a vital technical nuance that allows for greater rotation in positions like plié, tendu, and attitude.
Understanding how to pull the inner thigh forward is the key to unlocking a beautiful, functional attitude in both the front and back. We also take a close look at the construction of fourth position. By using attitude as a reference point, you will learn how to drive turnout through the inner thigh, ensuring your knees are aligned and your weight is centered.
This technical grounding is essential for more advanced movements, particularly pirouettes. You will discover how a well-placed relevé passé and a strong attitude preparation provide the 'stored energy' needed for controlled, successful turns. Whether you are working on your relevé stability or trying to perfect your pirouette entry, this class offers the tools to refine your form.
Join the Broche Ballet community as we sweat through these slow, deliberate exercises. You will leave the barre with a deeper understanding of your body’s alignment and a stronger foundation for your center work. This is where the real dancing begins—in the strength of the slow, controlled movement.
