What You'll Learn
- How to keep the hip pointers high and level for better balance.
- Proper pelvic adjustment when transitioning from fifth position.
- Techniques for lengthening the hip flexors during leg closures.
- The mechanics of fixing the front hip during coupé and retiré movements.
- Maintaining a long, stable standing leg during fondu and extensions.
About This Video
Welcome to an intensive 46-minute Technique Barre class with Broche Ballet, specifically designed to refine your internal mechanics and enhance your stability. This session focuses on the intricate relationship between your pelvis, your turnout, and your standing leg, particularly when navigating the complexities of fifth position. One of the primary challenges dancers face is maintaining a level pelvis during transitions.
In this class, we explore the concept of keeping the hip pointer high and away from the floor. By focusing on this bony prominence at the front of the pelvis, you can prevent the common mistake of dropping into the standing hip. We will guide you through exercises like tendu and fondu, emphasizing the need to keep the standing leg active and elongated.
A key highlight of this tutorial is the adjustment required when moving from fifth position. Because fifth position isn't the natural resting spot for a standing leg, we must consciously fix the front hip as we pick the foot up into a coupé or retiré. This adjustment is crucial for finding true balance and preventing the weight from shifting backward.
Throughout the barre, we also address the lengthening of the hip flexors. You will learn how to present the heel forward while ensuring the back leg lengthens appropriately as you close into positions, without sacrificing alignment on the way in. Whether you are working on a simple dégagé or a complex arabesque extension, these technical cues will help you maintain a square, strong center.
Join us at Broche Ballet to deepen your understanding of these fundamental principles. By mastering the control of your pelvis and the presentation of your heel, you will find greater freedom of movement and a more professional line in all your ballet work.
