What You'll Learn
- How to utilize arm stability to increase the height and control of grand battements.
- Techniques for creating downward weight in the upper body to balance explosive leg movements.
- Mental cues for engaging the arms during sissonne and jumps to ensure stable landings.
- The importance of leg placement relative to the arm for better turnout and alignment.
- Developing a bodybuilder mindset to maintain muscle engagement and focus throughout the barre.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this specialized Broche Ballet technique barre, a 45-minute intensive designed to refine your full-body coordination. This class moves beyond the basics, focusing on the sophisticated relationship between the upper body and the extremities. If you have ever felt your upper body swaying during big movements or your landings feeling unstable, this session is tailored specifically for you.
The core of this lesson focuses on the grand battement. We explore the concept of arm stability, emphasizing that the arms are not just decorative but functional tools for balance. The instructor guides you through a bodybuilder mindset, teaching you how to flex and create mental focus in the arms.
By creating a sense of downward weight and pressure—particularly through the armpits—you provide the necessary counter-resistance for the upward flying motion of the leg. We specifically look at how the legs should remain behind the arm during side movements to maintain proper skeletal alignment and maximize turnout. Beyond the grand battement, we apply these principles to jump preparation.
A common struggle for intermediate dancers is landing with power and grace. In this class, you will learn to resist the downward motion of a jump by engaging the arms. This resistance creates a controlled, powerful landing that looks effortless.
We break down the tendu and battement technique to ensure every movement starts from a place of stability. Throughout the class, the instructor provides constant feedback, encouraging you to respond to your legs' movements rather than letting your arms move reflexively. You will also practice elements like sissonne and tours de tête, integrating head and arm coordination into your center barre work.
By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to use your upper body as an anchor, allowing for more explosive and precise lower-body work. This practice is essential for anyone looking to transition from barre to center with confidence and strength. Join our Broche Ballet community and transform your technique today.
