What You'll Learn
- Refine foundational movements like tendu, fondu, and développé through high-repetition sets.
- Improve core stability and vertical alignment for better balance and control at the barre.
- Coordinate fluid port de bras with lower body sequences to enhance overall grace.
- Utilize breath and relaxation techniques to maintain stamina during complex combinations.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized practice session at Broche Ballet designed for dancers who want to spend less time listening and more time moving. Our 'Double Barre' class is built on the philosophy of 'less instruction, more dancing,' providing a continuous flow that challenges your physical stamina and mental focus. This session focuses on simple, high-repetition combinations that allow you to settle into the movement and refine your muscle memory through consistency.
Throughout the 43-minute class, we dive deep into foundational barre work, including precisely executed plié, tendu, and dégagé. By increasing the repetitions, you will find a deeper connection to your turnout and a more stable center. The instructor guides you through controlled sequences of fondu and développé, emphasizing the importance of a strong supporting leg and proper hip alignment.
We also pay close attention to the artistry of the upper body, ensuring your port de bras remains fluid and expressive even during demanding leg work. Key technical focuses include the transition into a stable arabesque, the use of breath to power through movement, and the discipline of holding positions at the end of a sequence to find true balance. This class is ideal for the dancer who wants to hone their precision and build the functional strength required for center work.
By the end of this session, you will have reinforced your technique, improved your body alignment, and experienced the meditative quality of repetitive, high-level ballet practice. Join us at the barre and take your training to the next level with this intensive, dance-focused workout.
