What You'll Learn
- Effective strategies for maintaining turnout on the standing leg during complex movements
- How to engage the pelvic floor and core for superior stability in center work
- Specific drills to improve control during promenade turns and attitude balances
- Techniques for rotating the working leg while keeping the standing hip square and supported
About This Video
Elevate your stability and technical precision with this targeted 25-minute class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically to address the nuances of balance and turnout, this session is divided into 15 minutes of focused barre work followed by 10 minutes of challenging center exercises. Whether you are preparing for a full class or looking to isolate specific technical weaknesses, these drills provide the foundational strength necessary for advanced movement.
The class begins at the barre with a comprehensive warm-up that emphasizes the engagement of the pelvic floor and the correct alignment of the standing hip. You will work through tendu and rond de jambe sequences designed to wake up the rotators and establish a solid base. The instructor provides meticulous cues on maintaining turnout on the standing leg while the working leg moves through various positions, ensuring you do not drop into the hip or lose your vertical integrity.
As we transition to the center, the focus shifts to more dynamic balance. You will practice drills for promenade and pivoting, learning how to rotate around the axis of the standing leg without losing your alignment. The session explores attitude positions and the control required to sustain them under pressure. A key takeaway from this practice is the value of small, controlled movements; by slowing down the mechanics of the hip and foot, you build the muscle memory needed for effortless turns and sustained balances.
Throughout the video, the instructor emphasizes the importance of keeping the standing heel flat and still during specific rotation drills to ensure the turnout is coming from the hip joint rather than the ankle. By focusing on these micro-adjustments and the engagement of the armpits for upper body support, you will develop a more professional line and a deeper sense of control over your center of gravity. This class is an essential addition to your training regimen to achieve that elusive sense of holding a balance with ease and grace.
