What You'll Learn
- Strengthen the push-off and landing mechanics through controlled demi-plié and relevé exercises.
- Improve turnout and stability during inner thigh beats and passé transitions down the back.
- Develop explosive power in the feet by training the toes to push off and roll through the floor.
- Enhance core stability and port de bras coordination to support vertical lift and landing control.
About This Video
Take your jumping technique to the next level with this targeted 10-minute ballet conditioning session from Broche Ballet. While "jumps conditioning" might sound like a high-impact cardio workout, this class focuses on the essential "no-jump" mechanics that create a powerful, silent, and safe allegro. By working at the barre, you can isolate the specific muscle groups required for explosive power and controlled landings without the immediate impact of leaving the floor. This approach allows you to build the necessary strength and muscle memory required for higher elevations and cleaner execution.
We begin by refining the foundation of every jump: the demi-plié. You will learn how to use the depth of your plié to build potential energy, ensuring your heels stay grounded for maximum leverage. Throughout the session, we incorporate exercises like tombé and tendu to train the feet to articulate through the floor. A key focus is the articulation of the toes; you will practice pushing off from "far away" to ensure your feet are fully stretched and active the moment they would leave the ground. By training the toes to push off and roll through the foot, you ensure better control during both the ascent and the descent of a jump.
The class also dives into the stabilization of the upper body. By focusing on your port de bras and keeping the shoulders connected to the core, you create a stable frame that allows the legs to work more efficiently. We explore passé positions and inner thigh beats to develop the adductor strength necessary for clean beats and crisp positions in the air. We also utilize grand plié and allongée movements to find the full range of motion and the expressive quality needed for grand allegro.
This conditioning routine is perfect for dancers who want to improve their jump height, refine their technique, or safely build strength. By stripping away the jump itself, we can focus on the nuances of the pas de bourrée and relevé that often get lost in fast-paced center work. Join us at Broche Ballet to build the strength and control needed to soar in your next class.
