What You'll Learn
- Advanced alignment and stability techniques for pointe work.
- The importance of foot articulation in tendu and dégagé.
- How to apply professional corrections to your own barre and center practice.
- Refining the transition through passé for more controlled pirouettes.
- Developing a fluid fondu to improve artistic expression and strength.
About This Video
Experience an intimate look into a one-on-one training session with this private ballet lesson featuring student Julie and esteemed instructor Katja Treger. At Broche Ballet, we believe that observing the nuances of personalized coaching provides invaluable insights for dancers looking to elevate their technique. This 73-minute session offers a deep dive into the meticulous process of refinement, from foundational barre work to the complexities of dancing en pointe.
Katja Treger brings her professional expertise to every correction, focusing on the essential elements that transform a movement from a simple exercise into a work of art. Throughout the lesson, there is a strong emphasis on the correct execution of a plié and the precise articulation of a tendu. Julie receives personalized feedback on her alignment, particularly how to maintain stability during a relevé and how to achieve the perfect line in an arabesque.
For dancers working en pointe, this video is a treasure trove of information. You will see Julie and Katja work through the intricacies of staying over the box, the transition through a clean passé, and the importance of a controlled descent. The session also covers the preparatory movements for more advanced steps, such as the coordination required for a successful pirouette or the power needed for a sauté.
Watching a private lesson allows you to hear the specific vocabulary used in a professional setting. You will learn the difference between a sharp dégagé and a fluid fondu, and why the melting quality of the latter is so crucial for artistic expression. By following along with Julie’s progress, you can apply these same technical cues to your own home practice or studio classes.
Whether you are working on your retiré or perfecting an échappé, the level of detail provided in this session will help you understand the mechanics behind the movement.
