What You'll Learn
- Execute fast-paced barre transitions with minimal instructional interruptions to build stamina.
- Refine coordination during complex grand rond de jambe and fouetté sequences.
- Master the mechanics of half and full turns using specific inside and outside leg placements.
- Maintain proper spinal alignment and core engagement during explosive grand battement.
- Improve muscle memory by following continuous, high-intensity ballet combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to the Advanced Ballet Speed Barre session at Broche Ballet, designed for dancers who want to push their limits and focus on the natural flow of movement. Unlike a traditional breakdown class, this Speed Barre session emphasizes the philosophy of "less instruction, more dancing." It is the perfect practice for intermediate and advanced students who have already mastered the mechanics of the barre and are looking to build stamina, coordination, and muscle memory at a professional pace.
Throughout this 38-minute class, you will move through a comprehensive series of exercises, beginning with a fluid plié and stretching sequence to warm up the body. A major focus of this workout is maintaining a long, elegant spine and deep core engagement, particularly during challenging movements like cambré and arabesque. The class moves quickly into more complex work, including grand rond de jambe, développé, and fouetté actions at the barre.
One of the unique highlights of this session is the focus on transition logic and weight placement. You will learn how to use a petit développé to smoothly transition from back to front and how to identify the "inside leg" versus the "outside leg" to execute seamless half and full turns. These mechanical details are crucial for advanced dancers looking to polish their coordination and agility.
The class culminates in a high-energy grand battement finale. We emphasize maintaining the length in your spine—much like the feeling of a cambré—to ensure your movements are high, powerful, and correctly aligned. By the end of this Broche Ballet session, you will feel invigorated and more connected to your center. Whether you are prepping for a performance or simply looking to elevate your daily practice, this Speed Barre class offers the intensity and flow needed to reach the next level in your ballet journey.
