What You'll Learn
- Master the 'up and over' head placement for elegant eye lines and carriage.
- Utilize diaphragm engagement to create internal space for higher leg extensions.
- Coordinate breath with port de bras to improve upper body fluidity and expansion.
- Maintain proper pelvic alignment and turnout during slow, technical transitions.
- Refine the technical execution of développé, tendu, and coup-de-pied.
About This Video
Refine your technical foundation with this comprehensive Technique Barre session from Broche Ballet. Designed for dancers who want to delve deeper into the mechanics of movement, this class focuses on the essential elements that transform a sequence of steps into true artistry: alignment, turnout, and port de bras. Throughout this 44-minute practice, you will explore slow, deliberate combinations that allow for a mindful focus on every detail of your posture.
One of the central themes of this class is the concept of lifting up and over. We move beyond simple head positions to explore how maintaining a tall, regal carriage—akin to royalty on a balcony—can elevate your entire performance. You will learn to lift the back of the head during movements like développé and tendu, ensuring that even when the eyes look down, the spine remains long and supported.
The instructor also guides you through the critical role of the diaphragm in ballet. By learning to pull up and in, you create the internal space necessary for the legs to move freely and reach higher extensions in positions like passé and arabesque. We will also address the coordination of the shoulders, ensuring they remain pressed down and expansive even as the breath lifts the rib cage.
This class features a range of ballet terminology and movements, including coup-de-pied, tendu, and grand jeté. By focusing on the slow side of technique, you build the muscle memory required for faster, more complex allegro work. Whether you are looking to improve your stability in center or simply want to find more grace in your upper body, this Technique Barre session offers the tools to refine your practice.
Join the Broche Ballet community and discover how subtle adjustments in alignment can lead to a more powerful and elegant dance experience.
