What You'll Learn
- How to maintain technical precision and control during fast-paced tendu combinations.
- Techniques for utilizing floor friction to improve the speed of your footwork.
- Strategies for keeping proper alignment and turnout while performing grand battements.
- A continuous flow of traditional barre exercises including pliés and dégagés to build stamina.
About This Video
Welcome to a more efficient way to practice your fundamentals. Our Speed Barre class at Broche Ballet is designed specifically for dancers who are ready to move through their routine with fewer interruptions. This 32-minute session focuses on the "less instruction, more dancing" philosophy, allowing you to build muscle memory and cardiovascular stamina while refining your technique.
The class begins with a foundational sequence of pliés and grand battements. We start with a slower tempo to prioritize control, precision, and the engagement of the legs and core. As the session progresses, we shift into faster-paced combinations that challenge your agility and mental focus.
You will work through essential tendu movements, learning how to utilize floor pressure and friction to propel the leg with speed and clarity. A key component of this Speed Barre session is the focus on alignment. Even as the tempo picks up, the instructor emphasizes maintaining a lengthened spine and proper turnout.
You will explore combinations inspired by the Waltz of the Flowers, incorporating fluid movements that transition into deep stretching. Stretching over the leg while maintaining a grounded, extended supporting leg is crucial for developing the flexibility required for more advanced work. Throughout the practice, you will be encouraged to maintain a professional standard of precision.
From the initial plié to the final rapid series of grand battements, the goal is to bridge the gap between technical understanding and physical execution. By reducing the downtime between exercises, this class mimics the flow of a professional company class, helping you develop the "dancer's brain" needed to pick up choreography quickly. Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your home practice with this high-energy, focused barre routine.
By focusing on "Speed," we do not just mean moving fast—we mean moving efficiently. This class is perfect for the busy dancer or for those days when you want to feel the burn without a long lecture. You will leave the session feeling energized, stretched, and technically grounded.
