What You'll Learn
- The specific mechanics of grand battement to achieve greater hip openness and height.
- How to maintain a neutral, straight spine during dynamic rond de jambe sequences.
- Techniques for sustaining long, active legs and core alignment throughout a fast-paced class.
- Mastering the 'attitude swing' with a focus on controlled finishes and precise folding.
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy session at Broche Ballet designed for dancers who want to keep moving. ' This session is perfect for those days when you want to get your heart rate up while refining the technical foundations of classical ballet. Throughout this 35-minute class, we dive deep into essential barre movements, with a particular focus on the power and precision of the grand battement.
You will learn to stretch the leg to its maximum length before allowing a slight bend at the very peak of the movement, a secret technique to gain extra height and openness in the hip without compromising your alignment. We also explore the complexities of the rond de jambe, ensuring that the spine remains tall and stable even as the leg moves through various directions en croix. Stability is a key theme of this practice.
As we transition through developpé and arabesque, the instructor emphasizes maintaining a straight spine and long, hardy legs. You will practice folding the leg and brushing it with intent, mastering the 'attitude swing' to ensure a slow, controlled finish. By focusing on these minute details at a higher tempo, you build the muscle memory necessary for professional-level execution.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that technique and artistry go hand-in-hand. This class challenges you to maintain your turnout and posture even when the pace quickens. Whether you are working on your transitions or looking to improve your flexibility and stretching, this speed-focused barre provides the perfect environment to test your limits.
Join us at the barre and prepare to work hard, sweat, and emerge a stronger, more capable dancer.
