What You'll Learn
- Correct head placement and gaze for tendu and écarté movements.
- How to coordinate port de bras and allongé with fluid head transitions.
- Techniques for maintaining balance and turnout during complex barre sequences.
- The role of épaulement in creating a professional and artistic balletic line.
- Methods for building muscle memory through detailed technical corrections.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized Technique Barre class from Broche Ballet, designed to help you master the subtle yet transformative art of head placement. In this 41-minute session, we move beyond basic footwork to explore how the head, neck, and gaze contribute to a dancer's overall line and balance. Many intermediate students struggle with a stiff upper body; this class is the antidote, providing clear, actionable instruction on where to look and how to move during a standard barre sequence.
We begin with the fundamentals of alignment, ensuring your turnout is grounded and your core is engaged. As we progress into tendu exercises, you will learn the coordination of looking under the arm before opening the gaze to the side, a hallmark of professional épaulement. The class dives deep into the nuances of écarté, where the relationship between the head and the extended fingers is crucial for creating a stunning, elongated line.
We also cover the complexities of movements like développé and attitude, focusing on maintaining control and stability even as the head shifts positions. Throughout the lesson, our instructor emphasizes the importance of allongé, showing you how to stretch the movement to its fullest potential without losing technique. By focusing on these details, you will develop the muscle memory necessary to make these movements second nature.
This session isn't just about physical exercise; it's about developing the artistry that defines ballet. Whether you are practicing your passé or working through a challenging penché, these tips on head placement will provide the polish your dancing needs. Join Broche Ballet as we leave no stone unturned in your technical development, helping you achieve the poise and grace of a seasoned performer.
