What You'll Learn
- How to maintain a vertical spine and proper upper body alignment during grand battement
- Effective techniques for keeping the chest down to prevent leaning back during extensions
- Strategies for using the 'tailbone back' cue to stabilize the pelvis in high leg positions
- Proper execution of double piqué and fondu with a focus on core engagement
- The importance of en croix patterns in developing consistent technical habits
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this 42-minute Technique Barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed to address one of the most common challenges in intermediate and advanced training: maintaining a vertical, stable torso while performing high-velocity leg movements. Throughout the class, our instructor provides detailed technical cues to help you find more space in your hip sockets while keeping your spine long and your core fully engaged.
The lesson dives deep into the mechanics of movements such as grand battement, développé, and double piqué, emphasizing the delicate balance between leg height and upper body control. One of the primary focal points of this class is the relationship between the pelvis and the chest. You will learn to use the 'tailbone back' cue to counteract the natural tendency to lean forward when the leg reaches maximum height.
By focusing on keeping the chest down and over the center of gravity, you will develop the strength and awareness necessary for more stable turns and more controlled adagio work. The curriculum also covers fondu and dégagé en croix, ensuring that your foundation is solid before moving into larger extensions. Whether you are looking to fix a specific alignment habit or simply want to strengthen your core engagement at the barre, this session offers the professional corrections and detailed explanations required to take your technique to the next level.
Join us as we work through a full series of exercises designed to build a professional, classical line.
