What You'll Learn
- Mastering the synchronization of head and eye movements with port de bras
- Refining technical control during slow adagio and arabesque sequences
- Techniques for maintaining upper body alignment during fondu and developpé
- Improving neck flexibility and chest posture for enhanced stage presence
- Advanced coordination for double piqué and intricate arm pathways
About This Video
' This Broche Ballet class, titled 'Super Sweaty SLOW Barre,' is specifically designed for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to move beyond the legs and feet to master the true artistry of ballet: the upper body. While many barre classes focus on speed and complex footwork, this practice challenges your core stability and muscular control by significantly slowing down the tempo, forcing you to find strength and balance in every transition. The core of this lesson revolves around the intricate coordination of port de bras and head placement.
You will delve deep into the nuances of épaulement, learning how the eyes and chin follow the path of the hands to create a seamless, professional line that radiates from the center. We specifically address the common technical challenge of resetting the head tilt in first position when transitioning out of a high arabesque or into a deep fondu. These small but vital details are what separate a student from a seasoned artist.
Throughout the 40-minute practice, you will work through challenging adagio combinations that incorporate developpé and allongé movements, requiring sustained effort and poise. By focusing on the 'sweaty' aspect of slow movement, we ensure that every stabilizing muscle is engaged and strengthened. You will learn how to maintain proper posture and skeletal alignment even during complex double piqué sequences, ensuring that your upper body remains calm, lifted, and expressive while your legs perform technical feats.
We also cover specific refinements such as executing turns without premature head movement and the importance of stretching the neck and chest after class to maintain flexibility. By the end of this session, you will have a much deeper understanding of how to use your upper body to breathe life and emotion into your dancing. This class is an essential resource for those looking to improve their grace, control, and overall technical precision.
Join us at Broche Ballet as we refine the tiny details that make ballet truly beautiful and expressive.
