What You'll Learn
- How to maintain square shoulders and pelvic stability using a two-handed barre grip
- Proper rotation and placement for cou-de-pied and attitude positions
- Techniques for lengthening the spine and engaging the core during cambré and arabesque
- Detailed execution of tendu and dégagé to improve foot articulation and turnout strength
- The importance of head placement and épaulement in simple barre exercises
About This Video
Welcome to a transformative session at Broche Ballet, where we slow down the pace to speed up your progress. This Technique Deep Dive is specifically designed for dancers who want to move beyond the surface and truly understand the mechanics of their movement. By placing two hands on the barre, we remove the challenge of balance to focus entirely on pelvic stability, core engagement, and the functional rotation of the legs. This meditative approach allows you to feel every nuance of a tendu and the precise placement required for a strong arabesque.
Throughout this 24-minute practice, our instructor guides you through a series of intentional exercises. We begin with a focus on spinal alignment, learning how to lift the belly button toward the ribs while keeping the shoulders square to the barre. You will work through detailed sequences of tendu to the back, focusing on the pathway of the leg and the coordination of the head over the shoulder. We then transition into the intricacies of the cou-de-pied and attitude positions, where the emphasis remains on keeping the knee back and the heel forward to maximize your natural turnout.
Special attention is given to the cambré and développé, ensuring that as you reach into an arabesque, your spine remains long and supported. By practicing with two hands on the barre, you can isolate the muscles needed for pique movements and ensure that your weight distribution is correct before moving into center work. Whether you are looking to fix a specific habit or simply want a more mindful workout, this class provides the corrections and feedback necessary to elevate your form. Join us at Broche Ballet as we dive deep into the foundations that create a powerful, graceful dancer.
