What You'll Learn
- How to engage the back of the hip for a stronger à la seconde position.
- The importance of precise transitions between various ballet movements.
- Refining alignment in fondu, tendu, and passé combinations.
- Techniques for maintaining active muscle engagement even when standing still.
- How to use the upper legs to sustain a secure and turned-out fifth position.
About This Video
This 35-minute Speed Barre session from Broche Ballet is designed for the dancer who wants to keep moving without sacrificing technical precision. The philosophy of 'less instruction, more dancing' doesn't mean less attention to detail; rather, it provides an opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a fluid, continuous practice. Throughout this class, we delve deep into the mechanics of the à la seconde position, exploring how to properly engage the back of the hip to pull the knee open. This focus is vital for maintaining a strong, turned-out line in foundational movements such as tendu, fondu, and passé.
We also explore the critical role of transitions. In ballet, as in life, the moments between positions are just as important as the positions themselves. Rushing through transitions often leads to a loss of alignment and core engagement. By slowing down the thought process while keeping the body moving, you will learn to maintain your technique even during complex shifts in weight. We will work through en croix patterns and arabesque extensions, ensuring every movement is deliberate and supported by deep muscle engagement.
The class structure features simple combinations—including coup-de-pied and passé sequences—allowing you to focus entirely on your upper leg engagement and fifth position alignment. Whether you are working on the strength of your fondu or the sharpness of your tendu, this class emphasizes the importance of repetition and active muscle control. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to create fluid, professional movement by mastering the subtle details of your ballet foundations. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your craft, build strength, and find the joy in continuous, technical movement.
