What You'll Learn
- How to engage the pelvic floor and diaphragm for superior core stability and posture.
- Techniques for sliding from demi-pointe to cou-de-pied with precision and control.
- How to maximize turnout by focusing on knee placement and hip alignment at the barre.
- Strategies for maintaining a vertical axis and framing the body during transitions.
- Detailed muscle activation tips, including squeezing the calf and hamstring connection.
About This Video
Elevate your foundational technique with this comprehensive "Deep Dive" into posture control and turnout at the barre. In this 25-minute specialized session with Broche Ballet, we step away from fast-paced combinations to focus on the intricate mechanics that make a dancer truly strong, stable, and graceful. By placing two hands on the barre, you eliminate the immediate challenge of balance to focus entirely on internal engagement, muscle memory, and skeletal alignment.
The class begins by establishing a perfect first position, which serves as the anchor for all subsequent movements. We explore the essential connection between the pelvic floor, the diaphragm, and the rib cage, learning how to breathe effectively while maintaining a lift. You will learn how to "frame" your body with your hands to maintain core engagement and prevent common alignment pitfalls like arching the back or dropping the shoulders.
This meditative, slow-paced approach allows you to feel the nuances of your muscles in a way that faster classes often skip, specifically teaching you how to lift into a stable demi-pointe without losing your vertical axis. As we move through detailed exercises involving cou-de-pied and passé, the instructor guides you through the process of opening the knee and maximizing turnout from the hip. We examine the importance of squeezing the gap between the calf and hamstring to ensure full muscle activation and a clean line.
By learning to turn slightly toward the standing leg during specific transitions, you will discover new ways to maintain balance and prevent the working knee from drifting forward. Whether you are looking to refine your relevé, improve your passé height, or want a deeper understanding of how to use your breath to support your movement, this session provides the essential tools. Join Broche Ballet for this slow, methodical study of the body in motion.
