What You'll Learn
- How to maintain proper pelvic alignment to prevent tucking during développé devant.
- Techniques for engaging the standing side hip to maximize turnout and stability.
- The importance of keeping the ribcage closed and the front of the pelvis lifted in arabesque.
- Strategies for preparing the pelvis before executing cou-de-pied and passé.
- How to build core strength through slow, controlled movements at the barre.
About This Video
Achieving the perfect line in ballet starts from the center out. In this comprehensive 41-minute Technique Barre class from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the mechanics of pelvic alignment and posture. Whether you are working on a simple tendu or perfecting a high arabesque, understanding how your pelvis interacts with your spine and legs is crucial for both aesthetic beauty and long-term joint health.
Our instructor guides you through a series of slow, controlled exercises designed to build technical strength and prevent common dance-related injuries. A major focus of this session is the distinction between tucking and arching the lower back. While many dancers are taught to tuck to flatten the back, this class explores the necessity of maintaining a neutral or slightly arched lower back in movements like développé devant to ensure the ribs stay down and the front of the pelvis remains lifted.
We also explore the standing side mechanics. You will learn strategies for maintaining turnout by pressing up and under through the standing hip, ensuring a stable base for cou-de-pied and passé transitions. By keeping the standing hip still and the front closed during arabesque, you prevent unnecessary strain on the lumbar spine and create a more professional, elongated line.
This class is structured en croix to ensure balanced development across all planes of movement. By focusing on core engagement and intentional pelvis preparation before every movement, you will develop the muscle memory needed for more advanced center work. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and dance with greater precision and confidence.
