What You'll Learn
- Breathing techniques to facilitate deep muscle relaxation and prevent injury during stretching.
- Correct alignment and core engagement for stable devant and arabesque extensions.
- Methods for releasing tension in the inner thighs to improve range of motion.
- How to execute a cambré back with proper support for the standing leg and hip.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet technique by focusing on the essential relationship between flexibility and strength. This specialized class at Broche Ballet is designed for intermediate dancers seeking to achieve higher, more controlled extensions. By utilizing the barre as a tool for support and resistance, you will explore a series of well-rounded stretches targeting the three primary directions: devant, à la seconde, and arabesque.
Throughout the session, your instructor emphasizes the importance of relaxation and breathing techniques to facilitate deeper stretches while minimizing the risk of injury. Instead of forcing the muscles, you will learn to use your breath to signal the body to release tension, allowing for a more organic and sustainable range of motion. Key technical focuses include maintaining proper alignment in the standing leg, engaging the core to support the torso during cambré movements, and consciously releasing the inner thighs to allow for greater rotation and height.
You will learn how to properly execute a cambré back while keeping the body close to the barre for stability, ensuring the stretch targets the intended muscle groups without compromising form. The class also covers transitions from plié to straightening the legs while on the barre, challenging your control and the ability to pick the leg up off the barre with grace. By integrating these mindfulness-based stretching techniques into your regular practice, you can transform your extensions from rigid movements into fluid, expansive lines.
Whether you are working toward a higher developpé or a more stable arabesque, this session provides the technical foundation needed to see real progress in your flexibility and overall ballet performance.
