What You'll Learn
- Precise execution of pliés in first, second, and fourth positions for better turnout.
- Advanced relevé techniques to improve balance and foot articulation.
- Fluid port de bras and the use of allongé to create long, elegant lines.
- How to integrate breath and mindfulness into a fast-paced barre routine.
- The traditional technique of the révérence to close a class with grace.
About This Video
Welcome to a special holiday edition of our technical training at Broche Ballet. This 33-minute Christmas Speed Barre is designed to keep your body moving and your technique sharp during the festive season. Set to upbeat, holiday-inspired music, this class focuses on the essential foundations of ballet while challenging your musicality and flow through a series of brisk and engaging exercises.
We begin with a series of thorough pliés in first, second, and fourth positions. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and deep breathing to prepare the body for more complex movements. Throughout the class, you will focus on the engagement of the inner thighs and the core to maintain stability, especially during transition movements and balances. This focus on the midline is crucial for developing the strength required for advanced center work.
As we progress through the barre, you will dive into specialized exercises involving relevé and attitude. You will learn how to execute a controlled attitude plié with a fluid sweeping motion, connecting your upper body through expressive port de bras. The class highlights the "allongé" quality of the arms, ensuring that every movement is finished with grace and precision. We also explore a twist movement in fourth position, which is essential for improving spinal alignment and coordination. Technical focus remains a priority, with specific attention paid to relevé technique. You will work on rising through the feet with control and squeezing the legs together to find your center.
The class concludes with a beautiful révérence, a traditional ballet practice that incorporates arm movements through first, second, and third positions. This final segment encourages a moment of gratitude and mindfulness, allowing you to reflect on your progress and the joy of dance. Whether you are looking to maintain your strength over the break or simply want to celebrate the season with a brisk workout, this speed barre provides the perfect balance of rigor and holiday cheer.
