What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of the 'straight leg feeling' for more stable fouetté turns.
- Techniques for maintaining a square hip during développé and grand battement.
- How to use grand battement as a power-building introduction to advanced turns.
- Transitioning smoothly from penché into tombé and pivot movements.
- Strategies for maintaining balance by controlling leg height and hip placement.
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy session designed for the dancer who wants to move. At Broche Ballet, we believe that sometimes you need to step away from lengthy explanations and get straight into the flow of the movement. This Speed Barre class is specifically curated with a "less instruction, more dancing" philosophy, allowing you to focus on the physical sensations and muscle memory required for advanced technique without the interruptions of long technical breakdowns.
Throughout this comprehensive 55-minute practice, we dive deep into the mechanics of power, coordination, and athletic grace. We begin with a rigorous review of essential movements, including développé front and passé transitions, ensuring your hips remain square and your alignment is precise before we increase the tempo. You will work through complex tombé, pivot, and plié sequences that challenge your spatial awareness and your ability to find your center quickly.
The centerpiece of this session focuses on the grand battement and its application as a foundational introduction to fouetté turns. We emphasize the "straight leg feeling" that is absolutely vital for successful fouetté transitions at the barre. You will learn why keeping the working leg below 90 degrees during certain power exercises can actually enhance your overall control and prevent the hip from dropping.
This technical nuance is a common obstacle to achieving the height and fluidity required in professional-level movements. Balance and control are the recurring themes of this class. From the sustained control of a penché to the explosive energy of a battement, this workout demands full engagement of your core and consistent turnout.
By the end of this session, you will have a much better understanding of how to transition seamlessly from stationary barre work into the dynamic power required for center combinations. Whether you are looking to refine your arabesque or master the specific timing of your plié during a turn, this Advanced Speed Barre offers the perfect environment for growth.
