What You'll Learn
- Master the mechanics of turnout during slow, controlled plié and tendu combinations
- Develop better leg control and height through precise enveloppé and grand battement exercises
- Learn to maintain rotation while transitioning through a flexed foot and en croix patterns
- Understand how to engage the core and deep rotators for improved stability in a sous-sus
- Refine the melting quality of your fondu while maintaining proper alignment and muscle engagement
About This Video
Elevate your classical training with this 43-minute Technique Barre session from Broche Ballet. This class is specifically designed for dancers who want to move beyond the basics and master the intricacies of turnout and alignment. By focusing on slow, deliberate combinations, you gain the rare opportunity to pay close attention to the fine-tuning of your rotation, ensuring that every movement is executed with maximum efficiency and grace.
The lesson begins with foundational work, utilizing pliés and tendus to establish a strong connection to the floor. We emphasize the rotation of the femur within the hip socket, ensuring that the heels stay forward and the knees track correctly over the toes. As we progress through the barre, the exercises become more complex, incorporating fondus, enveloppés, and grands battements.
The slow tempo is your greatest tool here; it forces the muscles to work through the entire range of motion without relying on momentum. One of the key focuses of this session is the transition between positions. You will learn specific techniques for maintaining turnout during a flexed foot exercise, ensuring the toes point upward and the heel remains the leading edge.
We also dive into the mechanics of the enveloppé, practicing how to bring the leg across the body with height and precision while keeping the standing leg stable and turned out. Throughout the class, your instructor provides real-time feedback and corrections that are essential for intermediate to advanced students. From refining your arabesque line to perfecting the lift in a sous-sus, every exercise is an invitation to deepen your mind-body connection.
By the end of this practice, you will have a clearer understanding of how to engage your core and rotators, leading to improved leg control, flexibility, and overall technical execution. This is an essential investment in your ballet longevity and artistry.
