What You'll Learn
- Master the 'bracing' core technique to find instant stability in su-su and piqué balances.
- Improve turnout by engaging the back of the hip and leading with the heel during extensions.
- Build functional strength through slow-tempo pliés, tendus, and fondu sequences.
- Identify and correct technical misalignments in the legs and pelvis during complex barre work.
- Enhance hip stability for cleaner rond de jambe and more powerful frappé movements.
About This Video
Elevate your technical foundation with this intensive 47-minute Technique Barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is specifically designed to challenge your endurance and precision by slowing down traditional ballet sequences, allowing you to focus on the intricate mechanics of every movement. By removing the momentum of faster tempos, you will learn to build functional strength and identify subtle misalignments that are often missed during a standard class.
The lesson begins with a meticulous breakdown of demi-plié and grand plié, setting the stage for a session rooted in deep muscular engagement. Throughout the class, the instructor emphasizes the mechanics of turnout, encouraging dancers to lead with the heel and engage the back of the hip to maintain a stable pelvis. This focus is particularly vital during the tendu and enveloppé variations, which demand a high degree of control to keep the hips square and the supporting leg strong.
' Described as a way of preparing the torso for impact, this technique is essential for achieving rock-solid stability during transitions such as su-su and piqué balances. You will also work through methodical fondu exercises that challenge your balance while strengthening the legs for future center work. By the time you reach the rond de jambe, frappé, and développé segments, you will feel a heightened awareness of your turnout and core connection.
The slow tempo ensures that every dégagé is sharp and every extension is supported by the glutes. This methodical approach to the barre is the key to developing the endurance and technical precision necessary for advanced classical performance. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your technique through the power of controlled movement.
