What You'll Learn
- Master complex fondu and développé sequences with precise control.
- Refine transitions like soutenu and pas de bourrée for seamless flow.
- Improve musicality and memory through fast-paced, tricky combinations.
- Enhance body alignment and stability during quick directional shifts.
- Develop a 'quiet' upper body and strong supporting leg during extensions.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this 40-minute Advanced Ballet Barre led by Julie. Designed for the experienced dancer, this class at Broche Ballet moves beyond the basics to explore intricate coordination and demanding technical sequences. Set to an upbeat and motivating pop music playlist, this session challenges both your physical stamina and your mental agility, making it a favorite for those who enjoy a contemporary twist on classical training.
Throughout the class, Julie provides detailed technical corrections focused on maintaining a 'quiet' body and unwavering stability during even the most complex movements. You will work through a comprehensive barre progression, starting with a thorough warm-up and moving into challenging fondu patterns that require precise lower-and-lift actions. A primary focus is preventing any 'bobbling' or loss of turnout in the supporting leg while the working leg is in motion.
The sequences incorporate sophisticated transitions such as soutenu and pas de bourrée, with a constant emphasis on maintaining a long, clean line from head to heel. We also dive into quick-fire dégagé and battement combinations that test your foot speed and precision. A major technical goal of this lesson is avoiding unintentional dips into plié during transitions, ensuring every movement is crisp and controlled.
Julie guides you through a final high-speed run-through of a particularly 'tricky' combination, which helps you integrate proper alignment with brisk musicality and coordination. Whether you are looking to sharpen your professional technique or simply want a fun, high-energy session that keeps you on your toes, this class provides the perfect environment to push your limits. By the end of this barre, you will feel more grounded, articulate in your footwork, and mentally refreshed.
Join us at the Broche Ballet barre and refine your développé, glissade, and overall placement with professional-grade instruction tailored for advanced learners.
