What You'll Learn
- Improve muscle memory through high-repetition tendu and dégagé sequences
- Refine grand plié and fondu technique with a focus on core engagement
- Develop faster footwork and smoother transitions when working en croix
- Enhance musicality by phrasing classical movements to Broadway showtunes
- Build physical stamina through a continuous, fast-paced barre routine
About This Video
Looking for a way to maintain your ballet technique when time is short? Join Julie for this energetic 'Speed Barre' session, set to an uplifting Broadway-inspired playlist. This 41-minute class is designed for dancers who want to get moving immediately, focusing on simple yet effective combinations with high repetitions to build muscle memory and stamina. Throughout this session, we move through a complete ballet sequence at the barre, from the initial warm-up to grand battement.
The class emphasizes the flow of movement, requiring dancers to stay tall and maintain a strong core. You will work through foundational exercises including pliés, tendus, and dégagés, moving quickly into more complex sequences of fondu and grand plié. Because the combinations are kept relatively simple, you can focus on the quality of your execution—pushing off from the bottom of your plié and finding a stable demi-pointe. Most exercises are performed en croix, ensuring that you develop strength and flexibility evenly across the front, side, and back.
This format is ideal for the dancer who is already familiar with the standard barre structure. With minimal verbal breakdown between exercises, the Broadway Speed Barre allows you to immerse yourself in the music and the physical sensation of the dance. By the time you reach the final arabesque and cool-down stretches, you will feel energized and more connected to your technique. At Broche Ballet, we value consistency, and this efficient practice session is a perfect tool to keep your training on track even during a busy week.
