What You'll Learn
- Techniques for executing lightning-fast frappé with precision and control
- Fluid port de bras coordination to enhance your upper body expression
- Proper weight transfer mechanics for tombé and temps lié movements
- The secret to powerful grand battement without compromising hip alignment
- How to integrate enveloppé and passé into complex barre combinations
About This Video
Join us for an invigorating 42-minute All-Level Ballet Barre session designed to challenge your speed and refine your artistry. At Broche Ballet, we believe that a strong foundation at the barre is essential for every dancer, regardless of level. This fast-moving class focuses on building the neuromuscular pathways needed for quick footwork and expansive movement quality.
We begin with foundational plié and tendu exercises to warm up the joints and establish proper alignment. As the class progresses, we dive into more complex combinations. You will work on your port de bras, focusing on the coordination between the arms and the legs to create a seamless, fluid motion.
We also explore tombé and enveloppé sequences, emphasizing the weight transfer and control necessary for graceful transitions. One of the highlights of this practice is our focus on fast frappé combinations. These quick, striking movements are excellent for developing foot strength and agility.
While they can be challenging, the goal is to maintain stability in the supporting leg and clarity in the working foot. We also spend significant time on grand battement, where you will learn to release the leg upwards with power while keeping your hips square and your shoulders steady. Throughout the class, we emphasize the 'down to go up' principle—using the floor to find resistance and lift.
Whether you are working on your passé position or a complex temps lié, the focus remains on movement quality and expression. This class is perfect for dancers looking to push their pace and improve their technical precision in a supportive, virtual environment. Grab your barre and let's get moving!
