What You'll Learn
- How to incorporate character-inspired port de bras, like scissor hands and zombie wrists, into classical technique.
- Techniques for coordinating complex bow-and-arrow arm movements during rond de jambe to improve torso rotation.
- Strategies for maintaining core stability during waltz-based balances using voluminous, rounded arm positions.
- Methods for contrasting sharp grand battement power with fluid upper-body transitions for better performance quality.
About This Video
Step into the Hundred Acre Wood with a spooky twist in this unique Winnie the Pooh Halloween Barre class from Broche Ballet. This 46-minute session is designed for dancers who want to maintain their technical rigors while exploring the expressive potential of character-driven movement. Our Halloween-themed barre blends the whimsy of childhood favorites with the darker, more dramatic flair of cinematic pop culture.
The class begins with traditional plié and tendu sequences, but with a creative layer added to your port de bras. You will explore finger articulation inspired by Edward Scissorhands and learn how to use zombie wrists to soften your upper body without losing the strength in your standing leg. These exercises are not just for fun; they challenge your coordination and help you isolate different muscle groups, a key skill for any intermediate or advanced ballet student.
As we move through the barre, you will engage in more complex movements like rond de jambe coupled with a Hunger Games bow-and-arrow arm coordination. This specific exercise is fantastic for improving torso rotation and finding proper head placement in a fourth arabesque. We also dive into fondu and adagio, where the focus shifts to core stability and maintaining rounded, voluminous arm positions inspired by the Great Pumpkin waltz.
The session concludes with energetic grand battement and fast-paced coup de pied and passé sequences. These final exercises test your musicality, asking you to synchronize sharp, powerful leg movements with fluid, gentle upper-body transitions. By the end of this Broche Ballet class, you will have refined your classical technique while discovering new ways to infuse your dancing with performance quality and storytelling.
Whether you are prepping for a performance or just want to add some festive flair to your weekly routine, this Winnie the Pooh Halloween Barre offers a comprehensive and creative workout.
