What You'll Learn
- How to achieve stillness in the torso to improve overall balance and control.
- Techniques for engaging the glutes and core during fondu and promenade preparations.
- Proper alignment and hip placement for double piqué and grand battement transitions.
- Using breath and body awareness to maintain a lengthened spine throughout the barre.
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this specialized 45-minute technique barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is meticulously designed to help dancers find deeper stability and grace through precise movements and mental focus. We begin by establishing a strong foundation, emphasizing that true balance requires stillness in the upper body and a lengthened spine.
You will learn how to maintain proper posture by keeping the shoulders attached down and imagining the spine growing taller with every movement. Throughout the class, we dive into essential exercises like plié and relevé, which serve as the building blocks for strength and control. A significant portion of the lesson focuses on the fondu.
By practicing the lifting and lowering action of the fondu, you will engage your glutes and core, directly preparing your body for the challenges of center promenades. We also explore the mechanics of the double piqué and grand battement. You will learn to execute these with short, round movements and sharp control, ensuring your hips stay forward on top of the supporting foot while your toes remain actively pushed into the floor.
The instructor provides constant feedback on alignment, encouraging you to find the connection between breath and body awareness. By the end of this barre sequence, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain control during complex transitions, such as moving from a plié to a high relevé or holding a steady passé. Whether you are preparing for center work or looking to refine your technical execution, this class offers the tools necessary to develop a professional line and unwavering balance.
Join Broche Ballet and transform your technique through disciplined, mindful practice.
