What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a level pelvis while rotating the hips from the socket.
- Techniques for showing the underside of the leg in développé to maximize rotation.
- Precise alignment of the knee and heel during fondu and lunges.
- The anatomical relationship between active turnout and the inner thigh muscles.
- How to execute a shallow plié while maintaining continuous outward rotation.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive Broche Ballet technique class designed to deepen your understanding of functional turnout from the hip. In this 40-minute session, we move beyond the basic idea of turning out from the feet to explore the mechanics of the pelvis and the engagement of the deep rotators. Maintaining a level hip line is one of the most challenging aspects of ballet, and this class provides the specific anatomical cues needed to achieve it.
Throughout the session, our instructor provides meticulous corrections to help you find more space in your hip joints and greater stability in your standing leg. We begin with the fundamental plié and tendu, establishing the groundwork for proper alignment from the very start. As the exercises progress in complexity to fondu and développé, you will learn how to maintain your rotation even as the working leg moves through space.
One of the primary concepts covered is how active turnout allows the hip to drop under, preventing the pelvis from tilting or hiking—a common habit that can lead to injury and technical plateauing. Special attention is given to the alignment of the knee and heel during movements like the lunge and développé devant. You will learn how to show the heel and the underside of the leg, a visualization technique that ensures your turnout is driven by the inner thighs.
This class isn't just about executing steps; it's about refining the quality of every movement and building a professional-grade silhouette. By focusing on the relationship between the pelvis, hip, and inner thigh, you'll gain the technical tools necessary to dance with more grace and precision. Whether you are preparing for center work or looking to strengthen your foundation, this Broche Ballet session offers invaluable insights into the artistry and physics of turnout.
