What You'll Learn
- How to visualize the connection between abdominal muscles and leg movements for better control
- Breathing techniques to find your center and power your movements through relevé
- Refining the alignment of shoulder blades and hips to maintain a stable upper body
- Fast-paced combinations focusing on the relationship between the back and the standing leg
- Challenging finish with attitude relevé sequences to build strength and coordination
About This Video
Looking for a way to maintain your technique during the busy holiday season? This 34-minute Speed Barre from Broche Ballet is designed for dancers who want less verbal instruction and more continuous movement. Recorded on Christmas Eve, this session is perfect for getting the blood pumping and staying connected to your ballet foundations when time is of the essence.
The primary focus of this class is the vital connection between your abdominals and your legs. Throughout the routine, you will be guided to visualize your belly button connecting directly to your toes, ensuring that every tendu and grand battement originates from a stable, engaged core. By focusing on this internal architecture, you can achieve greater precision and power in your movements.
The workout begins with foundational pliés and progresses quickly through a comprehensive barre sequence. You will practice specific breathing techniques, learning how to exhale effectively to find your center during challenging relevé combinations. The class also emphasizes upper-body placement, specifically the relationship between the shoulder blades and the hips, to ensure that as your legs lift, your posture remains elegant and tall.
This class isn't just about physical exertion; it incorporates visualization techniques to enhance mental focus and concentration. By maintaining a strong relationship between the back and the legs, you will find more stability in your standing leg and more freedom in your working leg. The session concludes with a series of fun, fast relevés in attitude, providing a strong and rewarding finish to your practice.
Whether you are at home or in the studio, this Speed Barre offers a professional and encouraging environment to refine your skills and enjoy the artistry of movement.
