What You'll Learn
- Master the fluid coordination of the enveloppé and développé without added tension.
- Refine frappé technique by stabilizing the thigh and focusing on sharp footwork.
- Improve overall stamina and mental focus through rapid transitions between combinations.
- Maintain proper alignment in grand battement while keeping the upper body and arms stable.
- Ensure precise passé placement to build a strong foundation for turns and balance.
About This Video
Elevate your daily practice with the Speed Barre at Broche Ballet. This 35-minute session is designed for the dancer who wants to minimize downtime and maximize movement. Our 'Speed Barre' format shifts the focus away from lengthy explanations, allowing you to immerse yourself in the flow of the music and the physical execution of the steps.
By reducing the transition time between exercises, you will build cardiovascular stamina, improve muscle memory, and develop the mental agility required for professional-level training. Throughout this class, we prioritize maintaining a tall posture, ensuring your ears stay stacked over your shoulders and your core remains fully engaged. You will work through a comprehensive series of foundational exercises, including fluid plié sequences and sharp frappé work.
A key focus of this lesson is the enveloppé; we challenge you to find a smooth, continuous quality without any unnecessary 'lift' or tension in the hip. For the frappé, the instructor emphasizes stabilizing the thigh to ensure the movement is generated purely from the knee down, fostering the precision needed for allegro work later in your training. As we move into grand battement and arabesque, you will practice keeping your supporting side strong and your port de bras calm and controlled.
We also dive into the specifics of the passé, aiming for exact placement at the front of the kneecap to ensure proper alignment for future pirouettes. This class is an excellent way to refine your technique in an efficient, high-energy environment. Whether you are practicing in a small home studio or a professional space, this Speed Barre provides the structure you need to keep your dancing sharp and your coordination fluid.
Join us to find your rhythm and push your ballet technique to the next level.
