What You'll Learn
- Refine hip alignment and turnout during rapid frappé and fondu combinations
- Master the transition from dynamic grand battement to center-ready stability
- Improve rotational mechanics and balance for cleaner pirouettes and turns
- Develop cardiovascular stamina through continuous, high-intensity barre sequences
- Apply specific checkpoints for tucking the hips and pulling up into a strong relevé
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with this high-energy, 44-minute advanced ballet barre class from Broche Ballet. Designed specifically for experienced dancers, this session intentionally skips the slow adagio to focus on building explosive power, precision, and cardiovascular endurance. We begin with intentional pliés and relevés to properly warm up the hip joints, ensuring you are grounded and stable for the complex footwork to follow.
A major highlight of this class is the 'spicy' frappé work, which challenges your foot speed and coordination. We also utilize the grand battement as a dynamic warm-up to prepare the body for the expansive range of motion required in center work. You will focus on navigating the à la seconde position with absolute precision, learning to find your 'up' and maintain proper alignment even during rapid movements.
Throughout the barre, we integrate advanced combinations that refine your fondu and relevé technique. You will work on specific checkpoints to ensure your hips stay underneath you, particularly when pulling up into a high passé or preparing for a turn. We dive into the nuances of pas de bourrée and coupé transitions, providing the technical foundation necessary for successful pirouettes and allegro.
With an emphasis on core engagement and turnout, this class offers a rigorous workout that will leave you feeling stronger and more technically aligned. Whether you are looking to sharpen your technique or simply want a barre that makes you sweat, this Broche Ballet session provides the technical depth and professional feedback you need to excel. Join us at the barre and take your classical training to the next level.
