What You'll Learn
- Strategies for maintaining turnout while performing fondu and grand battement combinations.
- Techniques for improving single-leg stability and coordination during complex barre exercises.
- The biomechanical connection between a well-executed fondu and landing big jumps safely.
- How to ensure proper knee alignment over the foot to protect joints and improve aesthetics.
- Balance and control techniques for transitioning from lunges to bent-leg positions.
About This Video
In this second installment of our specialized Technique Barre for Turnout series, Broche Ballet focuses on the intricate mechanics of the fondu. Often described as a melting movement, the fondu is a cornerstone of ballet technique, essential for developing the strength, control, and elasticity required for both slow adage and explosive jumps. Throughout this 45-minute practice, you will explore how to maintain a deep, active turnout while transitioning through various positions.
The class places a particular emphasis on the relationship between the grand battement and the fondu. By integrating these movements, you will learn how to coordinate the working leg's extension with the supporting leg's bend, a skill that is vital for executing graceful and safe landings from large jumps. Our instructor provides detailed feedback on alignment, specifically focusing on keeping the knee of the supporting leg tracked directly over the foot.
This structural integrity is key to preventing injury and maximizing your range of motion. You will also work on tendu and grand battement combinations designed to challenge your balance and single-leg coordination. By the end of this session, you will have a clearer understanding of how to use your turnout dynamically.
Rather than holding a static position, you will learn to feel the turnout through every degree of the movement. Whether you are looking to improve your stability en pointe or add power to your allégro, mastering the fondu is an essential step in your ballet journey. Join Broche Ballet as we refine these fundamental movements to elevate your overall dance performance.
