What You'll Learn
- How to achieve a neutral pelvis by lifting the front and grounding the back.
- The 'tutu relationship' and how to maintain alignment relative to the floor.
- Techniques for pulling up kneecaps and lengthening legs to improve stability.
- Strategies for maintaining balance in 5th position by aligning shoulders over hips.
- Proper execution of demi-plié while maintaining a lifted pelvic floor.
About This Video
Achieving a stable and aesthetically pleasing 5th position is one of the greatest challenges in classical ballet. In this Technique Deep Dive, Broche Ballet takes you through a slow, meditative, and highly detailed exploration of pelvic alignment and its impact on your overall form. Whether you are struggling with maintaining balance or looking to refine your turnout, understanding the subtle shifts in hip placement is essential for every dancer. This class focuses on the foundational relationship between the pelvis, the core, and the floor, providing you with the tools to find a secure center in every movement.
Throughout the session, we explore the 'tutu relationship'—a visualization technique used to understand how the tilt of the pelvis affects your alignment relative to the ground. You will learn how to avoid a 'tuck' by lifting the front of the pelvis while simultaneously pushing the back down. This action, combined with stretching the knees and pulling up the kneecaps, creates the necessary length and tension for a strong 5th position. We will transition through 1st and 3rd positions, applying these principles to ensure consistency across your entire practice.
Balance is another key pillar of this tutorial. By keeping the shoulders aligned directly over the hips and maintaining 'high ears,' you create a vertical line of energy that makes balancing in 5th position feel effortless. We also delve into the nuances of coming down from a relevé, emphasizing that lengthening the legs is more important than simply lowering the heels. By hovering the heels and engaging the core, you establish a powerful connection to the floor that supports every jump and turn in your repertoire. Join us for this focused practice and transform the way you approach your daily barre and center work.
