What You'll Learn
- Specific rules for coordinating head movement with barre exercises like fondu and piqué.
- Strategies to maintain a wide chest and engaged back during slow, controlled combinations.
- How to achieve the correct 'melting' quality of a fondu while maintaining upper body stability.
- Alignment techniques for maintaining a straight line from head to heel in arabesque.
- The importance of back engagement in supporting pirouette preparation and double piqués.
About This Video
Welcome to this specialized Broche Ballet technique class focused on the sophisticated nuances of the upper body. In "Technique Barre - Slow combos for Upper Body & Head Movement," we dive deep into the artistry that transforms athletic movement into true balletic grace. This 47-minute session emphasizes the coordination between your footwork and your head, ensuring every movement at the barre is performed with intentionality and proper alignment.
We begin with a series of slow combinations designed to help you find your center and engage your core properly before moving into more complex sequences. A significant portion of the class is dedicated to mastering the fondu. The balletic fondu requires a "melting" quality that demands immense strength and control.
You will learn to keep your chest wide and your back fully engaged, preventing the shoulders from rounding as you move through each repetition. The instructor guides you through specific rules for head motion, teaching you how to coordinate the chin’s movement with the pulling back of the shoulder to support the head. This level of detail is essential for developing the épaulement necessary for professional-looking lines.
We also explore more complex movements like the enveloppé and the développé, focusing on maintaining a tight, engaged upper body even as the legs reach their full extension. As we move through the barre, we tackle pirouette preparation and the mechanics of the piqué. You will learn how to maintain your alignment during double piqués, ensuring the movement remains wide across the back and stable through the core.
By the time we reach the final arabesque, you will have a better understanding of how to maintain a straight line from head to heel, creating a beautiful, lengthened silhouette. Join us at the barre to elevate your technique and bring a new level of sophistication to your dancing.
