What You'll Learn
- Proper head placement and chin alignment during complex arm transitions.
- Synchronizing allongé movements with simultaneous leg and arm lowering.
- Executing precise head turns and tilts within varied barre combinations.
- Maintaining posture and alignment while navigating tempo and speed variations.
- Developing fluidity through positions like devant and en avant.
About This Video
Welcome to the first installment of our specialized five-part series at Broche Ballet, designed to bring professional-level detail to your home practice. This 45-minute Technique Barre focuses on the often-overlooked nuances of head inclinations and arm coordination, transforming basic steps into artistic expressions. In ballet, the carriage of the head and the precision of the arms, or port de bras, are what separate a student from a performer.
This class ensures you develop the habits of an artist from the very first exercise at the barre. In this session, we dive deep into the mechanics of the upper body. We start with the foundational "smug" position, emphasizing how to maintain this specific engagement throughout various combinations.
You will work extensively on head placement—learning exactly when to tilt, when to turn, and how to keep the chin aligned as the arms transition through positions like en avant and devant. A primary focus of this class is the allongé movement. We analyze how to lengthen through the fingertips and toes, bringing the arm and leg down in perfect synchronization to ensure a fluid and polished finish to every sequence.
Our curriculum is structured to challenge both your coordination and your musicality. We begin by breaking down complex movements into manageable segments, focusing on precision and correct alignment before introducing speed. As the class progresses, we explore tempo and speed variations.
These shifts in timing require dancers to maintain their technique under pressure, preventing the "rush" that often leads to lost form in the upper body. You will practice these combinations in both directions to ensure balanced development. Whether you are working on your allongez transitions or perfecting the subtle turn and tilt of the head on a back step, this class provides the feedback and visual cues necessary for significant improvement.
Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and bring a new level of sophistication to your dancing.
