What You'll Learn
- How to execute powerful grand battements by pushing through the floor rather than pulling the hip.
- Techniques for maintaining a stable standing knee and level pelvis during high extensions.
- The importance of foot articulation and timing in dégagé to prepare for larger allegro movements.
- How to utilize core strength and floor friction to create lift without shoulder tension.
About This Video
Elevate your classical training with this comprehensive 44-minute technique barre designed to bridge the gap between foundational exercises and powerful, expressive movements. At Broche Ballet, we believe that the key to advanced artistry lies in the precision of your daily barre work. This session focuses specifically on the mechanics of the dégagé and grand battement, teaching you how to apply consistent technical cues across your entire practice.
Throughout this class, you will explore the relationship between the floor and your foot. A common pitfall in larger movements like the grand battement is the tendency to pull the leg back or lift from the shoulders. Our instructor guides you to find the necessary friction and floor pressure, ensuring that your extensions are powered by a strong push rather than a strained lift.
We dive deep into the timing of the movement, emphasizing the importance of waiting until the toes are fully extended before the final flick, a technique that prevents the common 'hip hike' and maintains a level pelvis. Beyond leg height, this class prioritizes the stability of the standing leg. You will learn strategies to prevent the standing knee from buckling and how to maintain a strong hip position even as the working leg reaches its peak extension.
By focusing on core strength and proper placement, you will build the habits required for faster, more powerful movements in the center. Whether you are working on your sous-sus, perfecting your demi-pointe, or striving for a higher grand battement à la seconde, this class provides the technical framework to help you succeed. Join us at the barre to refine your form, build muscle memory, and experience the grace of well-executed ballet technique.
