What You'll Learn
- How to engage the hamstring for a quick, precise snap in jumps
- The importance of focusing on the 'in' movement during petit battement
- Using the floor and heel-down technique for increased power and control
- Advanced precision during grand battement and balancé combinations
- Techniques for faster coupé entries to improve weight transfers
About This Video
Welcome to a high-energy session at Broche Ballet designed for the dancer on the move. Our "Speed Barre" class is a 35-minute technical intensive focused on deep technique and advanced leg control. This session is perfect for those who want a full, rigorous workout without lengthy interruptions.
Instructor Julie leads you through a series of "simple(ish)" combinations, but be prepared—this is a fast-paced class with minimal explanation, meant to challenge your muscle memory and focus simultaneously. The core technical focus of this session is the specific mechanics of the hamstring muscle. While many dancers focus solely on the height of an extension or the beauty of a line, this class dives into the "how" of movement: teaching the hamstring to bend quickly and precisely.
This "snap" of the leg is a fundamental requirement for powerful, clean jumps and articulate footwork in the center. By narrowing your focus to the "in" movement during exercises like petit battement and balancé, you will learn to treat the "out" movement as a natural rebound. This mental shift in perspective allows for significantly greater speed and a more refined sense of rhythm and control.
Throughout the barre sequence, you will work through grand battement combinations that prioritize precision and core stability over height. We also explore the vital importance of pushing through the floor with the heel firmly down to generate power and maintain a centered alignment during weight shifts. Whether you are refining your coupé or your passé, the emphasis remains on the quick, precise engagement of the posterior chain to facilitate faster sub-launches and more dynamic movement.
This class serves as an excellent training tool for intermediate and advanced students who wish to maintain their technical edge even when their schedule is tight. By integrating these advanced concepts of leg control into your regular practice at Broche Ballet, you will develop the strength and coordination necessary for professional-level allegro and overall stability. Push your technical boundaries and refine your craft in just 35 minutes.
