What You'll Learn
- How to use floor resistance to improve fondu and développé technique.
- Strategies for maintaining balance by pushing through all ten toes simultaneously.
- Correct foot placement and weight shifting to prevent falling off your supporting leg.
- Techniques for maintaining a strong, pointed foot throughout complex transitions.
- The direct relationship between floor support and the height of your leg extensions.
About This Video
Focus on the foundation of your movement with this specialized 42-minute Technique Barre class from Broche Ballet. This session is designed to slow down the pace, allowing you to focus deeply on the intricate relationship between your toes and the floor. We delve into the mechanics of the fondu, emphasizing the melting quality while maintaining strength and downward pressure through the supporting leg.
You will learn how to maintain proper weight distribution and avoid common pitfalls like unpointing the foot or losing stability during complex transitions. We explore développé and tendu sequences that require precise toe placement to ensure stability during weight shifts. By pushing down into the floor, you create the resistance necessary for a controlled and graceful extension.
This class highlights the importance of staying grounded to achieve height and fluidity in your movements. Whether you are working on your arabesque or a passé balance, the principles of floor connection remain the same. The instructor provides detailed feedback on how to scoop under and maintain extension through active engagement of the feet.
This session is perfect for dancers looking to refine their technical precision, build a more stable foundation for center work, and develop a more professional line from the toes up. Join us as we break down the mechanics of the lower body to find more freedom in your upper body dancing.
