What You'll Learn
- Master 'heels forward' placement for optimal turnout and foot alignment.
- Develop arch strength and stability through high demi-pointe exercises.
- Enhance foot articulation by 'massaging the floor' in rond de jambe and tendu.
- Integrate positive affirmations to improve the fluidity and grace of adagio work.
- Explore coordination through a fun fusion of ballet, hip hop, and salsa.
About This Video
Embrace a transformative approach to your dance practice with this special Valentine's Day-themed session from Broche Ballet. Led by the inimitable Madame Olga, this 56-minute class is designed to help you fall in love with your body while refining your classical ballet technique. Whether you are a beginner or looking for a refreshing perspective on the basics, this session offers a unique blend of humor, motivation, and rigorous technical instruction focused on self-acceptance.
The class begins with a comprehensive ballet barre that targets fundamental movements. You will work through demi and grand plié, focusing on alignment and breath. A major technical theme throughout the lesson is the importance of keeping your 'heels forward' during tendu and dégagé to maintain proper turnout and avoid sickling the feet.
Madame Olga guides you through more complex footwork, including pas de cheval, fondu, and frappé, emphasizing the 'massaging of the floor' to improve foot articulation and strength. One of the highlights of this session is the focus on arch strength and leg lengthening. By working on a high demi-pointe during relevé and sous-sus, you will build the stability needed for advanced center work.
The adagio portion of the class invites you to move with fluid grace, using positions like arabesque and grand battement to explore your range of motion. Beyond the physical steps, this class is a celebration of the self. Madame Olga encourages dancers to replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations, proving that a healthy mindset directly translates to the physical quality of movement.
By connecting with the energy of the music, you will move beyond robotic execution toward true artistic freedom. To conclude the session, enjoy a high-energy fusion segment that blends ballet with hip hop, salsa, and contemporary styles, perfect for building coordination and stamina. Join us at Broche Ballet and rediscover the joy of movement through self-love.
