What You'll Learn
- How to use a hip hinge to generate momentum for jumps and dynamic movements
- Techniques for engaging the core and glutes to maintain stable, active turnout
- The mechanics of the push and brush action to improve jumping technique
- Strategies for maintaining proper alignment and avoiding weight shifts while dancing
About This Video
Elevate your practice with this targeted 15-minute session from Broche Ballet, specifically designed to build functional strength and precision. This warmup for powerful legs goes beyond simple stretching, focusing instead on the mechanics of turnout, power, and controlled momentum. Throughout the class, you will be guided through a series of intentional exercises in first and second position that challenge your stability and engagement.
The foundation of powerful dancing begins with the core and the glutes. By emphasizing proper alignment from the very first plié, you will learn how to squeeze and activate the correct muscle groups to sustain a healthy turnout. We dive deep into the relationship between the hips and the floor, ensuring that every movement is supported by a strong, centered posture.
One of the unique highlights of this class is the introduction of the hip hinge exercise. While often associated with cross-training, the hip hinge is a vital tool for ballet dancers to develop the necessary momentum for jumps and large traveling steps. You will explore how to hinge efficiently to find power without compromising your classical line.
This transitions into a final sequence that combines pushing and brushing actions—the fundamental building blocks of a strong sauté or grand jeté. Precision is key, and our instructor provides constant technical notes on the layering of these exercises. You will learn how to brush the leg up with speed and clarity without leaning or shifting your weight off-balance.
By staying forward over your feet and resisting the urge to fall back, you develop the control required for advanced center work. Whether you are looking to improve your balance or find more height in your jumps, this class offers the technical explanation behind the movement. Join us at Broche Ballet and transform your warmup into a powerhouse of technical improvement.
