What You'll Learn
- Execute high-repetition '64 en croix' patterns to build physical endurance
- Maintain core stability and proper alignment during rapid-fire movements
- Refine transitions between tendu, passé, and grand battement
- Develop consistent tempo and rhythm through sustained barre work
About This Video
Welcome to Broche Ballet’s specialized Double Barre session, a high-energy class designed specifically for dancers who want less instruction and more movement. In this 43-minute practice, we dive deep into the '64 en croix' format, utilizing high-repetition combinations to build the physical stamina and technical consistency required for advanced ballet performance. This isn't just a standard warm-up; it is a rigorous conditioning session that challenges your muscle memory and focus.
The class structure prioritizes continuous movement, moving swiftly through fundamental exercises with a focus on precision. You will engage in extended port de bras sequences to find length through the upper body, followed by intensive tendu and dégagé sets that demand sharp footwork and unwavering turnout. By doubling the typical number of repetitions, you are forced to maintain your core engagement and alignment even as fatigue sets in, which is essential for mastering control in center work and choreography.
Throughout the lesson, we emphasize the importance of the retiré and passé positions, ensuring that the working leg remains turned out and the hips level. The instructor provides brief, targeted cues to help you refine your plié and relevé, ensuring that every movement is executed with artistic expression and technical accuracy. We also incorporate grand battement to develop power and range of motion, preparing the body for the dynamic requirements of grand allegro.
At Broche Ballet, we believe that repetition is the key to mastery. This session allows you to inhabit the movements, finding the rhythm and tempo that works for your body while pushing your cardiovascular limits. You will learn to manage your breathing and energy levels, a vital skill for any dancer.
Join us for this Double Barre experience and discover how high-repetition training can transform your strength, flexibility, and overall ballet technique. Whether you are at home or in the studio, this class provides the professional-level structure you need to excel.
