What You'll Learn
- Master proper pelvic alignment to improve core stability and prevent arching during barre work.
- Develop active turnout through the spiraling technique in fondu and développé combinations.
- Build explosive power and speed in dégagé and grand battement to prepare for jumps.
- Refine foot articulation by scrubbing the floor through first position and relevé transitions.
- Understand the correct barre height adjustments for both soft shoes and pointe shoes.
About This Video
Welcome to a comprehensive 47-minute classical ballet barre class designed to refine your technical foundation and build explosive power. In this session, Broche Ballet instructor Julie guides you through a traditional sequence with a specific focus on structural integrity and dynamic movement. We begin with foundational exercises like demi-plié and slow tendu, where the primary focus is on pelvic alignment.
You will learn the importance of keeping the front of the pelvis slightly higher than the back, a crucial adjustment that prevents lower back arching and engages your core for superior vertical stability. This attention to detail continues through dégagé and rond de jambe, where we emphasize "scrubbing" the floor to improve foot articulation and strength. The class transitions into more complex work involving enveloppé, ton lié, and fondu.
Here, we explore the concept of "spiraling" through the legs. Rather than holding a static position, you will learn to actively press the knee back while reaching the heel forward in positions like attitude or développé. This active turnout creates length and a more secure line.
As we progress to grand battement, the energy shifts. Julie encourages a "race to the top," emphasizing the explosive speed needed for center work, jumps, and fast transitions to passé. By mastering the contrast between the slow control of an adage and the sharp accents of a grand battement, you develop the versatility required for advanced ballet repertoire.
Beyond the physical exercises, this class offers practical tips for your home studio setup, including how to adjust your barre height when transitioning between soft shoes and pointe shoes. Whether you are working on your placement or building the stamina for powerful jumps, this well-rounded barre provides the tools you need to excel.
