What You'll Learn
- Achieve proper alignment and hip rotation for improved turnout.
- Master the technical nuances of cou-de-pied, retiré, and passé.
- Execute temps lié and enveloppé with control and stability.
- Refine your petit battement technique through detailed placement.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized session at Broche Ballet where we prioritize precision over pace. This Deep Dive follow-along barre is specifically curated for dancers who value slow, meditative training to refine their technical foundation. Throughout the 25-minute class, the focus remains steadfast on the mechanics of turnout, specifically how it translates to positions in à la seconde and arabesque.
The lesson begins by establishing a strong connection to the floor and the core. As we move through the initial exercises, the instructor emphasizes the importance of tracking. You will learn to keep the pinky toe grounded and ensure the knee points consistently in the same direction as the second toe, a vital habit for preventing injury and maximizing rotation.
This foundational work sets the stage for more complex movements like passé and retiré. By focusing on the opening of the knee as the leg lifts, you develop the muscular memory required for a high, turned-out position. In the middle of the barre, we explore the nuances of cou-de-pied and petit battement.
The instructor provides specific tips for keeping the heel forward and the toes away from the ankle, ensuring a clean line. We then transition into temps lié and enveloppé, where the challenge is to maintain turnout during the shifting of weight. These transitions are often where alignment is lost, but this class provides the time to find your center and maintain the openness of the hips.
Finally, we address the attitude back within the context of retiré, helping you feel the engagement of the rotators in arabesque lines. Whether you are looking to fix a specific technical habit or simply want to deepen your mind-body connection, this Broche Ballet class offers the detailed guidance necessary for improvement. This methodical approach ensures that every plié and tendu serves a purpose in your growth as a dancer.
