What You'll Learn
- How to isolate and activate deep gluteal muscles for maximum turnout engagement
- Techniques to coordinate oblique engagement with hip rotation to create powerful torque
- Strategies to improve stability in demi-pointe positions using floor-based exercises
- Methods to apply rotational mechanics to increase the height of jumps and speed of pirouettes
About This Video
Unlock the secret to dynamic, powerful movement with our Turnout & Torque class at Broche Ballet. In this specialized session, we dive deep into the mechanics of rotation, moving beyond simple aesthetics to understand how to generate 'torque'—the rotational force required for high-level ballet technique. Whether you are struggling with consistent pirouettes or looking to find more 'pop' in your sauté and turning jumps, this class provides the anatomical foundation needed to excel in center work.
We begin on the floor, utilizing exercises like the butterfly glute bridge to target the lateral rotators without the added stress of gravity or weight-bearing through the legs. By isolating these muscles while lying down, you can find a deeper level of engagement and alignment that often gets lost during standing barre work. We also explore the critical connection between the obliques and the glutes.
By shifting the hips and engaging the core, you will learn how to stabilize your torso against the rotational energy you create, which is the key to maintaining balance during complex turns. A significant portion of the class focuses on the push-and-twist series. These movements are designed to mimic the preparation and execution of pirouettes and turning jumps.
By practicing these mechanics in a controlled environment, you build the specific strength needed to push off the floor with power. We also incorporate demi-pointe work in various positions to challenge your stability and coordination. Throughout the session, our Broche Ballet instructors emphasize the importance of breath and proper alignment.
You will learn to use your arms for support while maintaining a long, proud posture, ensuring that your energy is directed efficiently. This class is an essential bridge between basic turnout and the explosive power required for advanced movement. By the end of the lesson, you will have a clearer understanding of how your body creates and manages force, allowing for more graceful, controlled, and powerful dancing.
