Ballet Floor Barre: build the foundations (all levels)

About this course

The course develops foundational ballet technique without a barre, using seated and supine floor work to examine alignment, placement, turnout, core engagement and coordination. Learners practise fundamental floor barre exercises, simple movement patterns and controlled leg articulation in parallel and turned-out positions. Teaching also introduces ballet vocabulary, the role of major muscle groups in floor barre and the relationship between anatomy and healthy dance practice. Exercises are set to music at different tempos, with historical references providing context for ballet and related movement traditions.

What you'll learn

• Perform at least eight fundamental floor barre exercises with appropriate alignment and muscle engagement
• Control turnout and articulate the legs in parallel and turned-out positions
• Use ten key ballet technical terms accurately
• Maintain timing while performing exercises at two musical tempos
• Describe the function of three major muscle groups used in floor barre

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the course introduces foundational floor barre principles rather than assuming a particular level of ballet study. Participation includes seated and supine floor work, isolated exercises and movement patterns performed to music.

• Includes seated and supine work on the floor